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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,742 and 22,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,742 and 22,059 is: 33,007.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,742 : 22,059 = 22,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,742/22,059 = 22,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,742x = 22,059 × 22,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,742x = 486,599,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,599,481/14,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,007.70

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