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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,957 and 22,435

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,957 and 22,435 is: 33,651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957 : 22,435 = 22,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957/22,435 = 22,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957x = 22,435 × 22,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957x = 503,329,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,329,225/14,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,651.75

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