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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,552 and 22,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,552 and 22,476 is: 34,714.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552 : 22,476 = 22,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552/22,476 = 22,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552x = 22,476 × 22,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552x = 505,170,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,170,576/14,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,714.86

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