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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,580 and 21,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,580 and 21,303 is: 31,126.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580 : 21,303 = 21,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580/21,303 = 21,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580x = 21,303 × 21,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580x = 453,817,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,817,809/14,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,126.05

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