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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,350 and 21,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,350 and 21,523 is: 32,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350 : 21,523 = 21,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350/21,523 = 21,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350x = 21,523 × 21,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350x = 463,239,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,239,529/14,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,281.50

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