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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,349 and 21,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,349 and 21,525 is: 32,289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349 : 21,525 = 21,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349/21,525 = 21,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349x = 21,525 × 21,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349x = 463,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,325,625/14,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,289.75

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