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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,862 and 23,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,862 and 23,754 is: 37,966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862 : 23,754 = 23,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862/23,754 = 23,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862x = 23,754 × 23,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862x = 564,252,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,252,516/14,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,966.12

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