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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,986 and 22,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,986 and 22,451 is: 33,634.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986 : 22,451 = 22,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986/22,451 = 22,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986x = 22,451 × 22,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986x = 504,047,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,047,401/14,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,634.55

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