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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,058 and 21,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,058 and 21,836 is: 33,917.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058 : 21,836 = 21,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058/21,836 = 21,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058x = 21,836 × 21,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058x = 476,810,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,810,896/14,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,917.41

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