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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,961 and 22,348.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,961 and 22,348.50 is: 33,383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961 : 22,348.50 = 22,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961/22,348.50 = 22,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961x = 22,348.50 × 22,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961x = 499,455,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,455,452.25/14,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,383.83

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