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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,854 and 23,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,854 and 23,028 is: 35,700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854 : 23,028 = 23,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854/23,028 = 23,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854x = 23,028 × 23,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854x = 530,288,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,288,784/14,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,700.07

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