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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,328 and 22,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,328 and 22,131 is: 34,183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,328 : 22,131 = 22,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,328/22,131 = 22,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,328x = 22,131 × 22,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,328x = 489,781,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,781,161/14,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,183.50

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