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Finding the Third Proportional to 14.63 and 22.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 14.63 and 22.22 is: 33.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.63 : 22.22 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.63/22.22 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.63x = 22.22 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.63x = 493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.67/14.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.76

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