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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,805 and 22,923

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,805 and 22,923 is: 35,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,805 : 22,923 = 22,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,805/22,923 = 22,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,805x = 22,923 × 22,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,805x = 525,463,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,463,929/14,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,492.33

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