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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,904 and 23,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,904 and 23,340 is: 36,550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904 : 23,340 = 23,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904/23,340 = 23,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904x = 23,340 × 23,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904x = 544,755,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,755,600/14,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,550.97

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