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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,700.75 and 22,185

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,700.75 and 22,185 is: 33,479.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.75 : 22,185 = 22,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.75/22,185 = 22,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.75x = 22,185 × 22,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.75x = 492,174,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,174,225/14,700.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,479.53

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