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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,874 and 23,927

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,874 and 23,927 is: 38,490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874 : 23,927 = 23,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874/23,927 = 23,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874x = 23,927 × 23,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874x = 572,501,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,501,329/14,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,490.07

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