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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,892 and 23,154.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,892 and 23,154.75 is: 36,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892 : 23,154.75 = 23,154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892/23,154.75 = 23,154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892x = 23,154.75 × 23,154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892x = 536,142,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,142,447.56/14,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,002.04

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