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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,447.25 and 22,984.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,447.25 and 22,984.88 is: 36,567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,447.25 : 22,984.88 = 22,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,447.25/22,984.88 = 22,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,447.25x = 22,984.88 × 22,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,447.25x = 528,304,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,304,478.77/14,447.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,567.82

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