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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,369 and 22,941

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,369 and 22,941 is: 36,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,369 : 22,941 = 22,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,369/22,941 = 22,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,369x = 22,941 × 22,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,369x = 526,289,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,289,481/14,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,626.73

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