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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,659.73 and 22,399.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,659.73 and 22,399.66 is: 34,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,659.73 : 22,399.66 = 22,399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,659.73/22,399.66 = 22,399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,659.73x = 22,399.66 × 22,399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,659.73x = 501,744,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,744,950.11/14,659.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,226.06

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