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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,580 and 22,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,580 and 22,680 is: 35,280

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580 : 22,680 = 22,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580/22,680 = 22,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580x = 22,680 × 22,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580x = 514,382,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,382,400/14,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,280

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