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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,472 and 22,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,472 and 22,842 is: 36,052.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,472 : 22,842 = 22,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,472/22,842 = 22,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,472x = 22,842 × 22,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,472x = 521,756,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,756,964/14,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,052.86

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