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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,286 and 22,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,286 and 22,800 is: 36,388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,286 : 22,800 = 22,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,286/22,800 = 22,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,286x = 22,800 × 22,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,286x = 519,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,840,000/14,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,388.07

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