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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,305 and 22,149.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,305 and 22,149.50 is: 34,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305 : 22,149.50 = 22,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305/22,149.50 = 22,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305x = 22,149.50 × 22,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305x = 490,600,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,600,350.25/14,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,295.73

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