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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,916 and 22,167

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,916 and 22,167 is: 32,942.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916 : 22,167 = 22,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916/22,167 = 22,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916x = 22,167 × 22,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916x = 491,375,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,375,889/14,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,942.87

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