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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,907 and 23,091

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,907 and 23,091 is: 35,768.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907 : 23,091 = 23,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907/23,091 = 23,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907x = 23,091 × 23,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907x = 533,194,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,194,281/14,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,768.05

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