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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,604 and 22,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,604 and 22,586 is: 34,930.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604 : 22,586 = 22,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604/22,586 = 22,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604x = 22,586 × 22,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604x = 510,127,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,127,396/14,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,930.66

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