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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,409 and 21,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,409 and 21,282 is: 31,433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,409 : 21,282 = 21,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,409/21,282 = 21,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,409x = 21,282 × 21,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,409x = 452,923,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,923,524/14,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,433.38

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