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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,846 and 22,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,846 and 22,330 is: 33,586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,846 : 22,330 = 22,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,846/22,330 = 22,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,846x = 22,330 × 22,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,846x = 498,628,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,628,900/14,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,586.75

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