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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,834 and 22,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,834 and 22,314 is: 33,565.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,834 : 22,314 = 22,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,834/22,314 = 22,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,834x = 22,314 × 22,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,834x = 497,914,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,914,596/14,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,565.77

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