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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,371 and 22,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,371 and 22,195 is: 34,278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,371 : 22,195 = 22,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,371/22,195 = 22,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,371x = 22,195 × 22,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,371x = 492,618,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,618,025/14,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,278.62

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