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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,666 and 21,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,666 and 21,837 is: 32,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666 : 21,837 = 21,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666/21,837 = 21,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666x = 21,837 × 21,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666x = 476,854,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,854,569/14,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,514.29

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