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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,627 and 23,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,627 and 23,555 is: 37,932.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627 : 23,555 = 23,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627/23,555 = 23,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627x = 23,555 × 23,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627x = 554,838,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,838,025/14,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,932.46

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