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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,319 and 22,180.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,319 and 22,180.50 is: 34,358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,319 : 22,180.50 = 22,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,319/22,180.50 = 22,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,319x = 22,180.50 × 22,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,319x = 491,974,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,974,580.25/14,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,358.17

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