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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,867 and 22,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,867 and 22,967 is: 35,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867 : 22,967 = 22,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867/22,967 = 22,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867x = 22,967 × 22,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867x = 527,483,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,483,089/14,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,480.13

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