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Finding the Third Proportional to 14.63 and 23.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 14.63 and 23.48 is: 37.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.63 : 23.48 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.63/23.48 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.63x = 23.48 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.63x = 551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.52/14.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.71

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