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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,964 and 23,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,964 and 23,070 is: 35,567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964 : 23,070 = 23,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964/23,070 = 23,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964x = 23,070 × 23,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964x = 532,224,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,224,900/14,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,567.02

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