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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,954 and 23,221

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,954 and 23,221 is: 36,058.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954 : 23,221 = 23,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954/23,221 = 23,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954x = 23,221 × 23,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954x = 539,214,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,214,841/14,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,058.23

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