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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,483 and 21,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,483 and 21,881 is: 33,057.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,483 : 21,881 = 21,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,483/21,881 = 21,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,483x = 21,881 × 21,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,483x = 478,778,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,778,161/14,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,057.94

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