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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,937 and 22,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,937 and 22,398 is: 33,585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,937 : 22,398 = 22,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,937/22,398 = 22,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,937x = 22,398 × 22,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,937x = 501,670,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,670,404/14,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,585.75

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