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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,158 and 21,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,158 and 21,235 is: 31,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158 : 21,235 = 21,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158/21,235 = 21,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158x = 21,235 × 21,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158x = 450,925,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,925,225/14,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,849.50

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