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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,216 and 22,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,216 and 22,250 is: 34,824.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,216 : 22,250 = 22,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,216/22,250 = 22,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,216x = 22,250 × 22,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,216x = 495,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,062,500/14,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,824.32

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