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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,652 and 22,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,652 and 22,705 is: 35,184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652 : 22,705 = 22,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652/22,705 = 22,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652x = 22,705 × 22,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652x = 515,517,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,517,025/14,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,184.07

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