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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,494 and 22,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,494 and 22,974 is: 36,415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,494 : 22,974 = 22,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,494/22,974 = 22,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,494x = 22,974 × 22,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,494x = 527,804,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,804,676/14,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,415.39

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