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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,712 and 23,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,712 and 23,448 is: 37,371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712 : 23,448 = 23,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712/23,448 = 23,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712x = 23,448 × 23,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712x = 549,808,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,808,704/14,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,371.45

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