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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,618 and 21,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,618 and 21,381 is: 31,272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,618 : 21,381 = 21,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,618/21,381 = 21,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,618x = 21,381 × 21,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,618x = 457,147,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,147,161/14,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,272.89

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