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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,957 and 23,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,957 and 23,017 is: 35,420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957 : 23,017 = 23,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957/23,017 = 23,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957x = 23,017 × 23,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957x = 529,782,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,782,289/14,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,420.36

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