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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,955 and 23,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,955 and 23,462 is: 36,808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955 : 23,462 = 23,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955/23,462 = 23,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955x = 23,462 × 23,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955x = 550,465,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,465,444/14,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,808.12

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