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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,792 and 23,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,792 and 23,524 is: 37,410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792 : 23,524 = 23,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792/23,524 = 23,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792x = 23,524 × 23,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792x = 553,378,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,378,576/14,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,410.67

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