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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,806 and 22,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,806 and 22,163 is: 33,175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806 : 22,163 = 22,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806/22,163 = 22,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806x = 22,163 × 22,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806x = 491,198,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,198,569/14,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,175.64

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