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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,611 and 21,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,611 and 21,691 is: 32,201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611 : 21,691 = 21,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611/21,691 = 21,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611x = 21,691 × 21,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611x = 470,499,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,499,481/14,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,201.73

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