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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,312 and 22,857

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,312 and 22,857 is: 36,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312 : 22,857 = 22,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312/22,857 = 22,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312x = 22,857 × 22,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312x = 522,442,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,442,449/14,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,503.80

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