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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,347 and 23,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,347 and 23,709 is: 39,180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347 : 23,709 = 23,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347/23,709 = 23,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347x = 23,709 × 23,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347x = 562,116,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,116,681/14,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,180.09

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