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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,338 and 22,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,338 and 22,147 is: 34,209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,338 : 22,147 = 22,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,338/22,147 = 22,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,338x = 22,147 × 22,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,338x = 490,489,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,489,609/14,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,209.07

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