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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,744 and 22,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,744 and 22,062 is: 33,012.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744 : 22,062 = 22,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744/22,062 = 22,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744x = 22,062 × 22,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744x = 486,731,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,731,844/14,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,012.20

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