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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,791 and 22,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,791 and 22,194 is: 33,302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,791 : 22,194 = 22,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,791/22,194 = 22,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,791x = 22,194 × 22,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,791x = 492,573,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,573,636/14,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,302.25

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