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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,958 and 21,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,958 and 21,546 is: 31,035.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958 : 21,546 = 21,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958/21,546 = 21,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958x = 21,546 × 21,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958x = 464,230,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,230,116/14,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,035.57

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