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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,785 and 22,331

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,785 and 22,331 is: 33,728.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,785 : 22,331 = 22,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,785/22,331 = 22,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,785x = 22,331 × 22,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,785x = 498,673,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,673,561/14,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,728.34

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