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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,432 and 22,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,432 and 22,864 is: 36,222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,432 : 22,864 = 22,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,432/22,864 = 22,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,432x = 22,864 × 22,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,432x = 522,762,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,762,496/14,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,222.46

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