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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,942 and 22,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,942 and 22,402 is: 33,586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942 : 22,402 = 22,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942/22,402 = 22,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942x = 22,402 × 22,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942x = 501,849,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,849,604/14,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,586.51

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