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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,317 and 21,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,317 and 21,047 is: 30,940.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317 : 21,047 = 21,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317/21,047 = 21,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317x = 21,047 × 21,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317x = 442,976,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,976,209/14,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,940.57

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