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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,630 and 22,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,630 and 22,075 is: 33,308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630 : 22,075 = 22,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630/22,075 = 22,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630x = 22,075 × 22,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630x = 487,305,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,305,625/14,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,308.66

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