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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,826 and 22,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,826 and 22,239 is: 33,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,826 : 22,239 = 22,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,826/22,239 = 22,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,826x = 22,239 × 22,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,826x = 494,573,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,573,121/14,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,358.50

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