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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,552 and 23,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,552 and 23,080 is: 36,605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552 : 23,080 = 23,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552/23,080 = 23,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552x = 23,080 × 23,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552x = 532,686,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,686,400/14,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,605.72

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