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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,790 and 17,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,790 and 17,523 is: 20,761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,790 : 17,523 = 17,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,790/17,523 = 17,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,790x = 17,523 × 17,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,790x = 307,055,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,055,529/14,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.02

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