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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,425.88 and 21,837.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,425.88 and 21,837.75 is: 33,057.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.88 : 21,837.75 = 21,837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.88/21,837.75 = 21,837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.88x = 21,837.75 × 21,837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.88x = 476,887,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,887,325.06/14,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,057.77

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