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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,554 and 22,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,554 and 22,249 is: 34,012.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554 : 22,249 = 22,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554/22,249 = 22,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554x = 22,249 × 22,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554x = 495,018,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,018,001/14,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,012.51

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