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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,650 and 22,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,650 and 22,670 is: 35,080.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650 : 22,670 = 22,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650/22,670 = 22,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650x = 22,670 × 22,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650x = 513,928,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,928,900/14,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,080.47

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