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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,622 and 22,914

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,622 and 22,914 is: 35,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,622 : 22,914 = 22,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,622/22,914 = 22,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,622x = 22,914 × 22,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,622x = 525,051,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,051,396/14,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,908.32

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