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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,974 and 21,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,974 and 21,802 is: 31,743.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974 : 21,802 = 21,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974/21,802 = 21,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974x = 21,802 × 21,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974x = 475,327,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,327,204/14,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,743.50

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