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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,775.38 and 22,163.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,775.38 and 22,163.06 is: 33,244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.38 : 22,163.06 = 22,163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.38/22,163.06 = 22,163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.38x = 22,163.06 × 22,163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.38x = 491,201,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,201,339.38/14,775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,244.59

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