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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,325 and 22,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,325 and 22,136 is: 34,206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325 : 22,136 = 22,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325/22,136 = 22,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325x = 22,136 × 22,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325x = 490,002,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,002,496/14,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,206.11

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