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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,591 and 21,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,591 and 21,369 is: 31,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,591 : 21,369 = 21,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,591/21,369 = 21,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,591x = 21,369 × 21,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,591x = 456,634,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,634,161/14,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,295.60

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