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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,602 and 22,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,602 and 22,030 is: 33,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,602 : 22,030 = 22,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,602/22,030 = 22,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,602x = 22,030 × 22,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,602x = 485,320,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,320,900/14,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,236.60

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