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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,825 and 22,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,825 and 22,543 is: 34,279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825 : 22,543 = 22,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825/22,543 = 22,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825x = 22,543 × 22,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825x = 508,186,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,186,849/14,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,279.05

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