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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,349 and 21,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,349 and 21,052 is: 30,886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349 : 21,052 = 21,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349/21,052 = 21,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349x = 21,052 × 21,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349x = 443,186,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,186,704/14,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,886.24

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