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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,752 and 22,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,752 and 22,566 is: 34,519.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,752 : 22,566 = 22,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,752/22,566 = 22,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,752x = 22,566 × 22,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,752x = 509,224,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,224,356/14,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,519.00

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