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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,014 and 26,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,014 and 26,469 is: 31,825.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014 : 26,469 = 26,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014/26,469 = 26,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014x = 26,469 × 26,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014x = 700,607,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,607,961/22,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,825.56

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