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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,389 and 21,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,389 and 21,860 is: 33,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,389 : 21,860 = 21,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,389/21,860 = 21,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,389x = 21,860 × 21,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,389x = 477,859,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,859,600/14,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,210.06

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