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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,838 and 23,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,838 and 23,661 is: 37,730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838 : 23,661 = 23,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838/23,661 = 23,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838x = 23,661 × 23,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838x = 559,842,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,842,921/14,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,730.35

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