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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,950 and 23,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,950 and 23,135 is: 35,801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950 : 23,135 = 23,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950/23,135 = 23,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950x = 23,135 × 23,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950x = 535,228,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,228,225/14,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,801.22

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