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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,887 and 23,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,887 and 23,041 is: 35,661.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,887 : 23,041 = 23,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,887/23,041 = 23,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,887x = 23,041 × 23,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,887x = 530,887,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,887,681/14,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,661.16

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