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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,364 and 22,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,364 and 22,396 is: 34,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364 : 22,396 = 22,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364/22,396 = 22,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364x = 22,396 × 22,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364x = 501,580,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,580,816/14,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,919.30

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