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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,898.63 and 22,090.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,898.63 and 22,090.44 is: 32,753.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.63 : 22,090.44 = 22,090.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.63/22,090.44 = 22,090.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.63x = 22,090.44 × 22,090.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.63x = 487,987,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,987,428.94/14,898.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,753.86

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