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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,522 and 21,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,522 and 21,785 is: 32,680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,522 : 21,785 = 21,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,522/21,785 = 21,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,522x = 21,785 × 21,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,522x = 474,586,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,586,225/14,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,680.50

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