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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,998 and 23,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,998 and 23,283 is: 36,144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998 : 23,283 = 23,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998/23,283 = 23,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998x = 23,283 × 23,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998x = 542,098,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,098,089/14,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,144.69

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