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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,774 and 22,175.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,774 and 22,175.75 is: 33,285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774 : 22,175.75 = 22,175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774/22,175.75 = 22,175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774x = 22,175.75 × 22,175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774x = 491,763,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,763,888.06/14,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,285.76

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