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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,269 and 22,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,269 and 22,183 is: 34,486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269 : 22,183 = 22,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269/22,183 = 22,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269x = 22,183 × 22,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269x = 492,085,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,085,489/14,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,486.33

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