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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,230 and 22,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,230 and 22,731 is: 36,310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230 : 22,731 = 22,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230/22,731 = 22,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230x = 22,731 × 22,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230x = 516,698,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,698,361/14,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,310.50

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