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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,539 and 21,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,539 and 21,535 is: 31,897.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,539 : 21,535 = 21,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,539/21,535 = 21,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,539x = 21,535 × 21,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,539x = 463,756,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,756,225/14,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,897.39

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