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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,671.25 and 22,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,671.25 and 22,010 is: 33,019.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.25 : 22,010 = 22,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.25/22,010 = 22,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.25x = 22,010 × 22,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.25x = 484,440,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,440,100/14,671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,019.69

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