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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,550 and 21,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,550 and 21,825 is: 32,737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,550 : 21,825 = 21,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,550/21,825 = 21,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,550x = 21,825 × 21,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,550x = 476,330,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,330,625/14,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,737.50

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