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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,848.50 and 22,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,848.50 and 22,200 is: 33,191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.50 : 22,200 = 22,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.50/22,200 = 22,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.50x = 22,200 × 22,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.50x = 492,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,840,000/14,848.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,191.23

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