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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,060 and 22,405

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,060 and 22,405 is: 35,702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060 : 22,405 = 22,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060/22,405 = 22,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060x = 22,405 × 22,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060x = 501,984,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,984,025/14,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,702.99

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