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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,696 and 22,076

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,696 and 22,076 is: 33,162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,696 : 22,076 = 22,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,696/22,076 = 22,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,696x = 22,076 × 22,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,696x = 487,349,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,349,776/14,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,162.07

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