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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,580 and 21,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,580 and 21,992 is: 33,172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580 : 21,992 = 21,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580/21,992 = 21,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580x = 21,992 × 21,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580x = 483,648,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,648,064/14,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,172.02

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