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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,558 and 22,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,558 and 22,258 is: 34,030.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558 : 22,258 = 22,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558/22,258 = 22,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558x = 22,258 × 22,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558x = 495,418,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,418,564/14,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,030.67

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