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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,855 and 23,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,855 and 23,033 is: 35,713.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855 : 23,033 = 23,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855/23,033 = 23,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855x = 23,033 × 23,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855x = 530,519,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,519,089/14,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,713.17

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