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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,988 and 23,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,988 and 23,272 is: 36,134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,988 : 23,272 = 23,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,988/23,272 = 23,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,988x = 23,272 × 23,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,988x = 541,585,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,585,984/14,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,134.64

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