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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,326 and 22,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,326 and 22,262 is: 34,594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326 : 22,262 = 22,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326/22,262 = 22,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326x = 22,262 × 22,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326x = 495,596,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,596,644/14,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,594.21

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