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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,868 and 21,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,868 and 21,774 is: 31,887.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868 : 21,774 = 21,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868/21,774 = 21,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868x = 21,774 × 21,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868x = 474,107,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,107,076/14,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,887.75

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