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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,456 and 22,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,456 and 22,154 is: 33,951.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,456 : 22,154 = 22,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,456/22,154 = 22,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,456x = 22,154 × 22,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,456x = 490,799,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,799,716/14,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,951.28

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