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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,445.21 and 22,920.79

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,445.21 and 22,920.79 is: 36,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,445.21 : 22,920.79 = 22,920.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,445.21/22,920.79 = 22,920.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,445.21x = 22,920.79 × 22,920.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,445.21x = 525,362,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,362,392.18/14,445.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,369.31

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