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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,652 and 23,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,652 and 23,310 is: 37,084.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652 : 23,310 = 23,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652/23,310 = 23,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652x = 23,310 × 23,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652x = 543,356,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,356,100/14,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,084.09

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