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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,595.19 and 22,720.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,595.19 and 22,720.50 is: 35,369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.19 : 22,720.50 = 22,720.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.19/22,720.50 = 22,720.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.19x = 22,720.50 × 22,720.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.19x = 516,221,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,221,120.25/14,595.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,369.27

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