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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,960 and 23,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,960 and 23,230 is: 36,071.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960 : 23,230 = 23,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960/23,230 = 23,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960x = 23,230 × 23,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960x = 539,632,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,632,900/14,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,071.72

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