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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,790 and 22,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,790 and 22,899 is: 35,453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,790 : 22,899 = 22,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,790/22,899 = 22,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,790x = 22,899 × 22,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,790x = 524,364,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,364,201/14,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,453.97

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