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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,316 and 21,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,316 and 21,901 is: 33,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316 : 21,901 = 21,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316/21,901 = 21,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316x = 21,901 × 21,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316x = 479,653,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,653,801/14,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,504.74

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