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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,755 and 22,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,755 and 22,127 is: 33,182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755 : 22,127 = 22,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755/22,127 = 22,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755x = 22,127 × 22,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755x = 489,604,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,604,129/14,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,182.25

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