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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,912 and 22,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,912 and 22,160 is: 32,930.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912 : 22,160 = 22,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912/22,160 = 22,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912x = 22,160 × 22,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912x = 491,065,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,065,600/14,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,930.90

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