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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,573 and 22,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,573 and 22,033 is: 33,311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,573 : 22,033 = 22,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,573/22,033 = 22,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,573x = 22,033 × 22,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,573x = 485,453,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,453,089/14,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,311.82

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