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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,908 and 23,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,908 and 23,190 is: 36,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908 : 23,190 = 23,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908/23,190 = 23,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908x = 23,190 × 23,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908x = 537,776,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,776,100/14,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,072.99

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