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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,902 and 22,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,902 and 22,995 is: 38,035.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,902 : 22,995 = 22,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,902/22,995 = 22,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,902x = 22,995 × 22,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,902x = 528,770,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,770,025/13,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,035.54

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