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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,852 and 22,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,852 and 22,926 is: 35,389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852 : 22,926 = 22,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852/22,926 = 22,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852x = 22,926 × 22,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852x = 525,601,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,601,476/14,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,389.27

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