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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,989 and 23,159.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,989 and 23,159.50 is: 35,783.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989 : 23,159.50 = 23,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989/23,159.50 = 23,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989x = 23,159.50 × 23,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989x = 536,362,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,362,440.25/14,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,783.74

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