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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,717 and 22,210.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,717 and 22,210.50 is: 33,519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717 : 22,210.50 = 22,210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717/22,210.50 = 22,210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717x = 22,210.50 × 22,210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717x = 493,306,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,306,310.25/14,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,519.49

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