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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,935 and 23,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,935 and 23,111 is: 35,762.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,935 : 23,111 = 23,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,935/23,111 = 23,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,935x = 23,111 × 23,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,935x = 534,118,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,118,321/14,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,762.86

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