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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,854 and 21,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,854 and 21,839 is: 32,108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854 : 21,839 = 21,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854/21,839 = 21,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854x = 21,839 × 21,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854x = 476,941,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,941,921/14,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,108.65

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