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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,979 and 23,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,979 and 23,083 is: 35,571.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979 : 23,083 = 23,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979/23,083 = 23,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979x = 23,083 × 23,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979x = 532,824,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,824,889/14,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,571.46

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