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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,304 and 22,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,304 and 22,773 is: 36,256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304 : 22,773 = 22,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304/22,773 = 22,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304x = 22,773 × 22,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304x = 518,609,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,609,529/14,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,256.26

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