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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,034 and 23,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,034 and 23,385 is: 38,966.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034 : 23,385 = 23,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034/23,385 = 23,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034x = 23,385 × 23,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034x = 546,858,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,858,225/14,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,966.67

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