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Finding the Third Proportional to 14.25 and 22.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 14.25 and 22.25 is: 34.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.25 : 22.25 = 22.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.25/22.25 = 22.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.25x = 22.25 × 22.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.25x = 495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.06/14.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.74

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