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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,806 and 22,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,806 and 22,925 is: 35,496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806 : 22,925 = 22,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806/22,925 = 22,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806x = 22,925 × 22,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806x = 525,555,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,555,625/14,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,496.12

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