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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,466.94 and 21,156.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,466.94 and 21,156.19 is: 30,938.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.94 : 21,156.19 = 21,156.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.94/21,156.19 = 21,156.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.94x = 21,156.19 × 21,156.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.94x = 447,584,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,584,269.54/14,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,938.43

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