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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,122 and 14,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,122 and 14,045 is: 32,221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122 : 14,045 = 14,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122/14,045 = 14,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122x = 14,045 × 14,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122x = 197,262,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,262,025/6,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,221.83

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