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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,592 and 21,399

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,592 and 21,399 is: 31,381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592 : 21,399 = 21,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592/21,399 = 21,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592x = 21,399 × 21,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592x = 457,917,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,917,201/14,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,381.39

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