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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,233 and 23,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,233 and 23,716 is: 39,517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233 : 23,716 = 23,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233/23,716 = 23,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233x = 23,716 × 23,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233x = 562,448,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,448,656/14,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,517.22

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