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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,567 and 22,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,567 and 22,119 is: 33,586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,567 : 22,119 = 22,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,567/22,119 = 22,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,567x = 22,119 × 22,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,567x = 489,250,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,250,161/14,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,586.20

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