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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,558.63 and 22,107.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,558.63 and 22,107.94 is: 33,571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.63 : 22,107.94 = 22,107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.63/22,107.94 = 22,107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.63x = 22,107.94 × 22,107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.63x = 488,760,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,760,900.50/14,558.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,571.91

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