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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,713 and 22,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,713 and 22,204 is: 33,508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713 : 22,204 = 22,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713/22,204 = 22,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713x = 22,204 × 22,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713x = 493,017,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,017,616/14,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,508.98

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