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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,605 and 22,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,605 and 22,881 is: 35,846.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,605 : 22,881 = 22,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,605/22,881 = 22,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,605x = 22,881 × 22,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,605x = 523,540,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,540,161/14,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,846.64

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