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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,586 and 22,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,586 and 22,581 is: 34,958.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,586 : 22,581 = 22,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,586/22,581 = 22,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,586x = 22,581 × 22,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,586x = 509,901,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,901,561/14,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,958.29

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