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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,864 and 22,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,864 and 22,294 is: 33,438.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864 : 22,294 = 22,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864/22,294 = 22,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864x = 22,294 × 22,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864x = 497,022,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,022,436/14,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,438.00

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