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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,204 and 21,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,204 and 21,971 is: 33,985.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204 : 21,971 = 21,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204/21,971 = 21,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204x = 21,971 × 21,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204x = 482,724,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,724,841/14,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,985.13

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