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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,960.63 and 22,151.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,960.63 and 22,151.63 is: 32,799.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.63 : 22,151.63 = 22,151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.63/22,151.63 = 22,151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.63x = 22,151.63 × 22,151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.63x = 490,694,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,694,490.14/14,960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,799.06

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