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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,886 and 23,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,886 and 23,643 is: 37,551.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886 : 23,643 = 23,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886/23,643 = 23,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886x = 23,643 × 23,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886x = 558,991,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,991,449/14,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,551.49

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