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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,860 and 21,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,860 and 21,804 is: 31,992.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860 : 21,804 = 21,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860/21,804 = 21,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860x = 21,804 × 21,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860x = 475,414,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,414,416/14,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,992.89

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