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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,662 and 22,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,662 and 22,625 is: 34,912.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,662 : 22,625 = 22,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,662/22,625 = 22,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,662x = 22,625 × 22,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,662x = 511,890,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,890,625/14,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,912.74

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