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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,607 and 22,960.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,607 and 22,960.50 is: 36,091.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607 : 22,960.50 = 22,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607/22,960.50 = 22,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607x = 22,960.50 × 22,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607x = 527,184,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,184,560.25/14,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,091.23

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