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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,438 and 22,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,438 and 22,299 is: 34,440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,438 : 22,299 = 22,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,438/22,299 = 22,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,438x = 22,299 × 22,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,438x = 497,245,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,245,401/14,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,440.05

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