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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,368 and 22,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,368 and 22,303 is: 34,620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368 : 22,303 = 22,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368/22,303 = 22,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368x = 22,303 × 22,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368x = 497,423,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,423,809/14,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,620.25

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