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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,769 and 22,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,769 and 22,896 is: 35,495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,769 : 22,896 = 22,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,769/22,896 = 22,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,769x = 22,896 × 22,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,769x = 524,226,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,226,816/14,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,495.08

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