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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,778 and 22,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,778 and 22,878 is: 35,417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778 : 22,878 = 22,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778/22,878 = 22,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778x = 22,878 × 22,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778x = 523,402,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,402,884/14,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,417.71

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