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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,068.69 and 21,394.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,068.69 and 21,394.13 is: 32,533.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.69 : 21,394.13 = 21,394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.69/21,394.13 = 21,394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.69x = 21,394.13 × 21,394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.69x = 457,708,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,708,584.52/14,068.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,533.85

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