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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,382 and 22,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,382 and 22,599 is: 35,510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382 : 22,599 = 22,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382/22,599 = 22,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382x = 22,599 × 22,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382x = 510,714,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,714,801/14,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,510.69

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