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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,316 and 22,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,316 and 22,126 is: 34,196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316 : 22,126 = 22,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316/22,126 = 22,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316x = 22,126 × 22,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316x = 489,559,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,559,876/14,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,196.69

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