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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,373 and 22,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,373 and 22,198 is: 34,283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373 : 22,198 = 22,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373/22,198 = 22,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373x = 22,198 × 22,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373x = 492,751,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,751,204/14,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,283.11

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