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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,581 and 22,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,581 and 22,044 is: 33,326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,581 : 22,044 = 22,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,581/22,044 = 22,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,581x = 22,044 × 22,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,581x = 485,937,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,937,936/14,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,326.79

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