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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,884 and 22,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,884 and 22,310 is: 33,441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,884 : 22,310 = 22,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,884/22,310 = 22,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,884x = 22,310 × 22,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,884x = 497,736,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,736,100/14,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,441.02

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