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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,263 and 22,171.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,263 and 22,171.88 is: 34,466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263 : 22,171.88 = 22,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263/22,171.88 = 22,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263x = 22,171.88 × 22,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263x = 491,592,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,592,041.02/14,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,466.24

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