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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,299 and 22,769

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,299 and 22,769 is: 36,256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299 : 22,769 = 22,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299/22,769 = 22,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299x = 22,769 × 22,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299x = 518,427,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,427,361/14,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,256.20

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