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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,997 and 22,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,997 and 22,374 is: 33,379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997 : 22,374 = 22,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997/22,374 = 22,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997x = 22,374 × 22,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997x = 500,595,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,595,876/14,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,379.73

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