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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,923 and 21,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,923 and 21,214 is: 30,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,923 : 21,214 = 21,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,923/21,214 = 21,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,923x = 21,214 × 21,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,923x = 450,033,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,033,796/14,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,157.06

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