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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,615 and 22,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,615 and 22,607 is: 34,969.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,615 : 22,607 = 22,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,615/22,607 = 22,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,615x = 22,607 × 22,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,615x = 511,076,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,076,449/14,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,969.31

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