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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,973 and 22,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,973 and 22,326 is: 33,289.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973 : 22,326 = 22,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973/22,326 = 22,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973x = 22,326 × 22,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973x = 498,450,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,450,276/14,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,289.94

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