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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,316 and 21,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,316 and 21,899 is: 33,498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316 : 21,899 = 21,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316/21,899 = 21,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316x = 21,899 × 21,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316x = 479,566,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,566,201/14,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,498.62

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