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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,859.07 and 22,042.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,859.07 and 22,042.97 is: 32,700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.07 : 22,042.97 = 22,042.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.07/22,042.97 = 22,042.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.07x = 22,042.97 × 22,042.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.07x = 485,892,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,892,471.31/14,859.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,700.06

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