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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,454 and 23,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,454 and 23,108 is: 36,943.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,454 : 23,108 = 23,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,454/23,108 = 23,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,454x = 23,108 × 23,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,454x = 533,979,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,979,664/14,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,943.38

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