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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,955.75 and 22,090.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,955.75 and 22,090.50 is: 32,628.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.75 : 22,090.50 = 22,090.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.75/22,090.50 = 22,090.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.75x = 22,090.50 × 22,090.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.75x = 487,990,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,990,190.25/14,955.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,628.93

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