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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,246 and 21,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,246 and 21,362 is: 32,032.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246 : 21,362 = 21,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246/21,362 = 21,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246x = 21,362 × 21,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246x = 456,335,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,335,044/14,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,032.50

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