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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,586 and 21,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,586 and 21,874 is: 32,803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,586 : 21,874 = 21,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,586/21,874 = 21,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,586x = 21,874 × 21,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,586x = 478,471,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,471,876/14,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,803.50

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