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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,552 and 21,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,552 and 21,949 is: 33,106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552 : 21,949 = 21,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552/21,949 = 21,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552x = 21,949 × 21,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552x = 481,758,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,758,601/14,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,106.01

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