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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,045 and 21,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,045 and 21,158 is: 31,873.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,045 : 21,158 = 21,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,045/21,158 = 21,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,045x = 21,158 × 21,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,045x = 447,660,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,660,964/14,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,873.33

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