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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,894 and 24,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,894 and 24,171 is: 39,226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,894 : 24,171 = 24,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,894/24,171 = 24,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,894x = 24,171 × 24,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,894x = 584,237,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,237,241/14,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,226.35

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