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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,658 and 23,289

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,658 and 23,289 is: 37,002.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,658 : 23,289 = 23,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,658/23,289 = 23,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,658x = 23,289 × 23,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,658x = 542,377,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,377,521/14,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,002.15

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