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Finding the Third Proportional to 14.67 and 22.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 14.67 and 22.31 is: 33.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.67 : 22.31 = 22.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.67/22.31 = 22.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.67x = 22.31 × 22.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.67x = 497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.85/14.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.93

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