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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,686 and 22,749

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,686 and 22,749 is: 35,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,686 : 22,749 = 22,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,686/22,749 = 22,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,686x = 22,749 × 22,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,686x = 517,517,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,517,001/14,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,238.80

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