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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,544 and 23,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,544 and 23,067 is: 36,584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544 : 23,067 = 23,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544/23,067 = 23,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544x = 23,067 × 23,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544x = 532,086,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,086,489/14,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,584.60

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