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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,234 and 21,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,234 and 21,397 is: 32,164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234 : 21,397 = 21,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234/21,397 = 21,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234x = 21,397 × 21,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234x = 457,831,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,831,609/14,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,164.65

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