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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,627.63 and 22,070.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,627.63 and 22,070.25 is: 33,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.63 : 22,070.25 = 22,070.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.63/22,070.25 = 22,070.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.63x = 22,070.25 × 22,070.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.63x = 487,095,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,095,935.06/14,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,299.73

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