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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,754 and 22,561

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,754 and 22,561 is: 34,499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,754 : 22,561 = 22,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,754/22,561 = 22,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,754x = 22,561 × 22,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,754x = 508,998,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,998,721/14,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,499.03

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