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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,430.66 and 22,166.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,430.66 and 22,166.16 is: 34,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.66 : 22,166.16 = 22,166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.66/22,166.16 = 22,166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.66x = 22,166.16 × 22,166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.66x = 491,338,482.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,338,482.90/14,430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,048.24

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