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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,275 and 22,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,275 and 22,276 is: 34,761.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,275 : 22,276 = 22,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,275/22,276 = 22,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,275x = 22,276 × 22,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,275x = 496,220,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,220,176/14,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,761.48

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