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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,390 and 22,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,390 and 22,088 is: 33,904.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,390 : 22,088 = 22,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,390/22,088 = 22,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,390x = 22,088 × 22,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,390x = 487,879,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,879,744/14,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,904.08

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