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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,645 and 22,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,645 and 22,103 is: 33,359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,645 : 22,103 = 22,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,645/22,103 = 22,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,645x = 22,103 × 22,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,645x = 488,542,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,542,609/14,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,359.00

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