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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,953 and 23,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,953 and 23,459 is: 36,803.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953 : 23,459 = 23,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953/23,459 = 23,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953x = 23,459 × 23,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953x = 550,324,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,324,681/14,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,803.63

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