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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,754 and 22,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,754 and 22,132 is: 33,199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,754 : 22,132 = 22,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,754/22,132 = 22,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,754x = 22,132 × 22,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,754x = 489,825,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,825,424/14,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,199.50

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