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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,169 and 21,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,169 and 21,255 is: 31,884.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169 : 21,255 = 21,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169/21,255 = 21,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169x = 21,255 × 21,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169x = 451,775,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,775,025/14,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,884.75

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