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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,752.13 and 22,123.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,752.13 and 22,123.69 is: 33,178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,752.13 : 22,123.69 = 22,123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,752.13/22,123.69 = 22,123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,752.13x = 22,123.69 × 22,123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,752.13x = 489,457,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,457,548.60/14,752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,178.78

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