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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,855.50 and 22,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,855.50 and 22,023 is: 35,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,855.50 : 22,023 = 22,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,855.50/22,023 = 22,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,855.50x = 22,023 × 22,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,855.50x = 485,012,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,012,529/13,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,005.05

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