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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,466 and 22,355

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,466 and 22,355 is: 34,546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466 : 22,355 = 22,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466/22,355 = 22,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466x = 22,355 × 22,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466x = 499,746,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,746,025/14,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,546.25

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