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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,774.91 and 22,110.15

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,774.91 and 22,110.15 is: 33,087.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.91 : 22,110.15 = 22,110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.91/22,110.15 = 22,110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.91x = 22,110.15 × 22,110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.91x = 488,858,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,858,836.66/14,774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,087.10

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