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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,618.63 and 22,033.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,618.63 and 22,033.13 is: 33,208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,618.63 : 22,033.13 = 22,033.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,618.63/22,033.13 = 22,033.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,618.63x = 22,033.13 × 22,033.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,618.63x = 485,458,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,458,597.27/14,618.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,208.23

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