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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,294 and 22,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,294 and 22,821 is: 36,434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294 : 22,821 = 22,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294/22,821 = 22,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294x = 22,821 × 22,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294x = 520,798,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,798,041/14,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,434.73

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