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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,916 and 23,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,916 and 23,102 is: 35,780.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916 : 23,102 = 23,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916/23,102 = 23,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916x = 23,102 × 23,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916x = 533,702,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,702,404/14,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,780.53

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