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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,667 and 22,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,667 and 22,722 is: 35,200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667 : 22,722 = 22,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667/22,722 = 22,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667x = 22,722 × 22,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667x = 516,289,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,289,284/14,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,200.74

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