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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,954 and 22,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,954 and 22,803 is: 34,771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954 : 22,803 = 22,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954/22,803 = 22,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954x = 22,803 × 22,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954x = 519,976,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,976,809/14,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,771.75

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