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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,702.63 and 22,190.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,702.63 and 22,190.63 is: 33,492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,702.63 : 22,190.63 = 22,190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,702.63/22,190.63 = 22,190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,702.63x = 22,190.63 × 22,190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,702.63x = 492,423,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,423,837.89/14,702.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,492.24

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