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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,676.19 and 22,771.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,676.19 and 22,771.13 is: 35,330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.19 : 22,771.13 = 22,771.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.19/22,771.13 = 22,771.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.19x = 22,771.13 × 22,771.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.19x = 518,524,133.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,524,133.77/14,676.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,330.98

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