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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,958 and 21,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,958 and 21,787 is: 31,733.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958 : 21,787 = 21,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958/21,787 = 21,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958x = 21,787 × 21,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958x = 474,673,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,673,369/14,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,733.75

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