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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,456 and 22,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,456 and 22,189 is: 34,058.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,456 : 22,189 = 22,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,456/22,189 = 22,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,456x = 22,189 × 22,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,456x = 492,351,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,351,721/14,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,058.64

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