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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,672 and 22,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,672 and 22,304 is: 33,905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672 : 22,304 = 22,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672/22,304 = 22,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672x = 22,304 × 22,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672x = 497,468,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,468,416/14,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,905.97

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