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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,661 and 22,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,661 and 22,113 is: 33,352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,661 : 22,113 = 22,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,661/22,113 = 22,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,661x = 22,113 × 22,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,661x = 488,984,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,984,769/14,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,352.76

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