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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,968 and 22,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,968 and 22,848 is: 34,876.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968 : 22,848 = 22,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968/22,848 = 22,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968x = 22,848 × 22,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968x = 522,031,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,031,104/14,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,876.48

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