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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,213 and 22,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,213 and 22,247 is: 34,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,213 : 22,247 = 22,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,213/22,247 = 22,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,213x = 22,247 × 22,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,213x = 494,929,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,929,009/14,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,822.28

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