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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,320 and 25,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,320 and 25,220 is: 44,416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,320 : 25,220 = 25,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,320/25,220 = 25,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,320x = 25,220 × 25,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,320x = 636,048,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,048,400/14,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,416.79

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