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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,994 and 22,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,994 and 22,494 is: 33,745.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994 : 22,494 = 22,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994/22,494 = 22,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994x = 22,494 × 22,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994x = 505,980,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,980,036/14,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,745.50

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