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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,052 and 21,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,052 and 21,930 is: 34,224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052 : 21,930 = 21,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052/21,930 = 21,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052x = 21,930 × 21,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052x = 480,924,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,924,900/14,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,224.66

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