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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,967 and 24,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,967 and 24,313 is: 39,495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967 : 24,313 = 24,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967/24,313 = 24,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967x = 24,313 × 24,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967x = 591,121,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,121,969/14,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,495.02

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