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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,804 and 22,917

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,804 and 22,917 is: 35,476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804 : 22,917 = 22,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804/22,917 = 22,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804x = 22,917 × 22,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804x = 525,188,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,188,889/14,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,476.15

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