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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,568 and 22,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,568 and 22,146 is: 33,665.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,568 : 22,146 = 22,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,568/22,146 = 22,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,568x = 22,146 × 22,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,568x = 490,445,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,445,316/14,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,665.93

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