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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,259 and 21,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,259 and 21,273 is: 31,737.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259 : 21,273 = 21,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259/21,273 = 21,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259x = 21,273 × 21,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259x = 452,540,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,540,529/14,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,737.19

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