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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,647 and 23,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,647 and 23,303 is: 37,074.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,647 : 23,303 = 23,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,647/23,303 = 23,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,647x = 23,303 × 23,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,647x = 543,029,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,029,809/14,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,074.47

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