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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,763 and 22,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,763 and 22,268 is: 33,588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763 : 22,268 = 22,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763/22,268 = 22,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763x = 22,268 × 22,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763x = 495,863,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,863,824/14,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,588.28

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