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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,212 and 21,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,212 and 21,317 is: 31,974.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,212 : 21,317 = 21,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,212/21,317 = 21,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,212x = 21,317 × 21,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,212x = 454,414,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,414,489/14,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,974.00

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