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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,379 and 22,195.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,379 and 22,195.50 is: 34,261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,379 : 22,195.50 = 22,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,379/22,195.50 = 22,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,379x = 22,195.50 × 22,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,379x = 492,640,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,640,220.25/14,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,261.09

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