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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,283 and 22,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,283 and 22,236 is: 34,617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,283 : 22,236 = 22,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,283/22,236 = 22,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,283x = 22,236 × 22,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,283x = 494,439,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,439,696/14,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,617.36

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