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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,620 and 23,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,620 and 23,179 is: 36,748.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,620 : 23,179 = 23,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,620/23,179 = 23,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,620x = 23,179 × 23,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,620x = 537,266,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,266,041/14,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,748.70

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