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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,882 and 22,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,882 and 22,385 is: 33,670.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,882 : 22,385 = 22,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,882/22,385 = 22,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,882x = 22,385 × 22,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,882x = 501,088,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,088,225/14,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,670.76

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