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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,536 and 21,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,536 and 21,284 is: 31,164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,536 : 21,284 = 21,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,536/21,284 = 21,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,536x = 21,284 × 21,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,536x = 453,008,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,008,656/14,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,164.60

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