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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,214 and 21,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,214 and 21,321 is: 31,981.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214 : 21,321 = 21,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214/21,321 = 21,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214x = 21,321 × 21,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214x = 454,585,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,585,041/14,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,981.50

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