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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,955 and 23,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,955 and 23,223 is: 36,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955 : 23,223 = 23,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955/23,223 = 23,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955x = 23,223 × 23,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955x = 539,307,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,307,729/14,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,062.03

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