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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,850 and 22,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,850 and 22,338 is: 33,601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,850 : 22,338 = 22,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,850/22,338 = 22,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,850x = 22,338 × 22,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,850x = 498,986,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,986,244/14,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,601.77

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