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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,229 and 22,322.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,229 and 22,322.25 is: 35,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229 : 22,322.25 = 22,322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229/22,322.25 = 22,322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229x = 22,322.25 × 22,322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229x = 498,282,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,282,845.06/14,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,018.82

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