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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,733 and 22,185

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,733 and 22,185 is: 33,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733 : 22,185 = 22,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733/22,185 = 22,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733x = 22,185 × 22,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733x = 492,174,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,174,225/14,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,406.25

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