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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,949 and 23,242.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,949 and 23,242.50 is: 36,137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949 : 23,242.50 = 23,242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949/23,242.50 = 23,242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949x = 23,242.50 × 23,242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949x = 540,213,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,213,806.25/14,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,137.12

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