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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,998 and 22,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,998 and 22,373 is: 33,374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998 : 22,373 = 22,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998/22,373 = 22,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998x = 22,373 × 22,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998x = 500,551,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,551,129/14,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,374.53

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