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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,555 and 21,905

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,555 and 21,905 is: 32,966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555 : 21,905 = 21,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555/21,905 = 21,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555x = 21,905 × 21,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555x = 479,829,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,829,025/14,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,966.61

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