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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,630 and 21,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,630 and 21,281 is: 30,955.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630 : 21,281 = 21,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630/21,281 = 21,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630x = 21,281 × 21,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630x = 452,880,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,880,961/14,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,955.64

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