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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,254.88 and 22,074.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,254.88 and 22,074.13 is: 34,182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.88 : 22,074.13 = 22,074.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.88/22,074.13 = 22,074.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.88x = 22,074.13 × 22,074.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.88x = 487,266,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,266,994.52/14,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,182.48

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