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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,759 and 22,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,759 and 22,090 is: 33,062.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759 : 22,090 = 22,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759/22,090 = 22,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759x = 22,090 × 22,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759x = 487,968,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,968,100/14,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,062.41

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