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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,836 and 23,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,836 and 23,862 is: 38,379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,836 : 23,862 = 23,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,836/23,862 = 23,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,836x = 23,862 × 23,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,836x = 569,395,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,395,044/14,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,379.28

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