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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,388 and 21,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,388 and 21,882 is: 33,279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,388 : 21,882 = 21,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,388/21,882 = 21,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,388x = 21,882 × 21,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,388x = 478,821,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,821,924/14,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,279.26

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