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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,588 and 22,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,588 and 22,056 is: 33,347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588 : 22,056 = 22,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588/22,056 = 22,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588x = 22,056 × 22,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588x = 486,467,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,467,136/14,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,347.08

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