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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,964 and 22,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,964 and 22,614 is: 34,174.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964 : 22,614 = 22,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964/22,614 = 22,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964x = 22,614 × 22,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964x = 511,392,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,392,996/14,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,174.89

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