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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,368 and 21,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,368 and 21,080 is: 30,927.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368 : 21,080 = 21,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368/21,080 = 21,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368x = 21,080 × 21,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368x = 444,366,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,366,400/14,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,927.51

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