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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,854 and 22,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,854 and 22,282 is: 33,424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854 : 22,282 = 22,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854/22,282 = 22,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854x = 22,282 × 22,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854x = 496,487,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,487,524/14,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,424.50

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