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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,648 and 22,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,648 and 22,107 is: 33,364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,648 : 22,107 = 22,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,648/22,107 = 22,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,648x = 22,107 × 22,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,648x = 488,719,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,719,449/14,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,364.24

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