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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,910 and 23,013

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,910 and 23,013 is: 35,519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910 : 23,013 = 23,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910/23,013 = 23,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910x = 23,013 × 23,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910x = 529,598,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,598,169/14,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,519.66

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