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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,682 and 22,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,682 and 22,094 is: 33,247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682 : 22,094 = 22,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682/22,094 = 22,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682x = 22,094 × 22,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682x = 488,144,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,144,836/14,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,247.84

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