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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,588 and 22,054

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,588 and 22,054 is: 33,341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588 : 22,054 = 22,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588/22,054 = 22,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588x = 22,054 × 22,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588x = 486,378,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,378,916/14,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,341.03

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