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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,836 and 22,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,836 and 22,005 is: 34,997.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,836 : 22,005 = 22,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,836/22,005 = 22,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,836x = 22,005 × 22,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,836x = 484,220,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,220,025/13,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,997.11

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