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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,210.25 and 21,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,210.25 and 21,315 is: 31,971.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,210.25 : 21,315 = 21,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,210.25/21,315 = 21,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,210.25x = 21,315 × 21,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,210.25x = 454,329,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,329,225/14,210.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,971.94

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