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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,757 and 22,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,757 and 22,584 is: 34,562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757 : 22,584 = 22,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757/22,584 = 22,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757x = 22,584 × 22,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757x = 510,037,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,037,056/14,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,562.38

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