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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,985 and 23,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,985 and 23,814 is: 37,844.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985 : 23,814 = 23,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985/23,814 = 23,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985x = 23,814 × 23,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985x = 567,106,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,106,596/14,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,844.95

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