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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,624 and 22,081

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,624 and 22,081 is: 33,340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,624 : 22,081 = 22,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,624/22,081 = 22,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,624x = 22,081 × 22,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,624x = 487,570,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,570,561/14,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,340.44

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