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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,610 and 23,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,610 and 23,737 is: 38,565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,610 : 23,737 = 23,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,610/23,737 = 23,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,610x = 23,737 × 23,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,610x = 563,445,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,445,169/14,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,565.72

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