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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,096 and 22,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,096 and 22,316 is: 35,329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096 : 22,316 = 22,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096/22,316 = 22,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096x = 22,316 × 22,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096x = 498,003,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,003,856/14,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,329.44

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