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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,930 and 22,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,930 and 22,588 is: 34,173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930 : 22,588 = 22,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930/22,588 = 22,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930x = 22,588 × 22,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930x = 510,217,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,217,744/14,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,173.99

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