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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,732 and 22,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,732 and 22,110 is: 33,183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732 : 22,110 = 22,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732/22,110 = 22,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732x = 22,110 × 22,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732x = 488,852,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,852,100/14,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,183.01

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