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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,277 and 22,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,277 and 22,737 is: 36,210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,277 : 22,737 = 22,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,277/22,737 = 22,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,277x = 22,737 × 22,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,277x = 516,971,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,971,169/14,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,210.07

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