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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,976 and 23,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,976 and 23,808 is: 37,848.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976 : 23,808 = 23,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976/23,808 = 23,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976x = 23,808 × 23,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976x = 566,820,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,820,864/14,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,848.62

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