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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,825 and 22,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,825 and 22,949 is: 35,524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825 : 22,949 = 22,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825/22,949 = 22,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825x = 22,949 × 22,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825x = 526,656,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,656,601/14,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,524.90

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