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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,448 and 22,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,448 and 22,134 is: 33,908.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448 : 22,134 = 22,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448/22,134 = 22,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448x = 22,134 × 22,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448x = 489,913,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,913,956/14,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,908.77

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