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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,582 and 23,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,582 and 23,230 is: 37,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,582 : 23,230 = 23,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,582/23,230 = 23,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,582x = 23,230 × 23,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,582x = 539,632,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,632,900/14,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,006.78

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