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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,364 and 23,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,364 and 23,586 is: 38,728.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364 : 23,586 = 23,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364/23,586 = 23,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364x = 23,586 × 23,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364x = 556,299,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,299,396/14,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,728.72

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