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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,797 and 22,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,797 and 22,354 is: 33,770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,797 : 22,354 = 22,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,797/22,354 = 22,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,797x = 22,354 × 22,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,797x = 499,701,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,701,316/14,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,770.45

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