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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,058 and 22,011.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,058 and 22,011.75 is: 34,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058 : 22,011.75 = 22,011.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058/22,011.75 = 22,011.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058x = 22,011.75 × 22,011.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058x = 484,517,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,517,138.06/14,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,465.58

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