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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,952 and 22,830

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,952 and 22,830 is: 34,858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952 : 22,830 = 22,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952/22,830 = 22,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952x = 22,830 × 22,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952x = 521,208,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,208,900/14,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,858.81

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