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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,894 and 21,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,894 and 21,842 is: 32,031.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,894 : 21,842 = 21,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,894/21,842 = 21,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,894x = 21,842 × 21,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,894x = 477,072,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,072,964/14,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,031.22

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