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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,894 and 21,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,894 and 21,170 is: 30,090.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,894 : 21,170 = 21,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,894/21,170 = 21,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,894x = 21,170 × 21,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,894x = 448,168,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,168,900/14,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,090.57

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