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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,312 and 22,024

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,312 and 22,024 is: 33,891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312 : 22,024 = 22,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312/22,024 = 22,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312x = 22,024 × 22,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312x = 485,056,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,056,576/14,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,891.60

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