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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,496 and 22,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,496 and 22,320 is: 34,366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,496 : 22,320 = 22,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,496/22,320 = 22,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,496x = 22,320 × 22,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,496x = 498,182,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,182,400/14,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,366.89

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