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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,247 and 21,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,247 and 21,249 is: 31,692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247 : 21,249 = 21,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247/21,249 = 21,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247x = 21,249 × 21,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247x = 451,520,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,520,001/14,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,692.29

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