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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,001 and 14,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,001 and 14,842 is: 27,532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001 : 14,842 = 14,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001/14,842 = 14,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001x = 14,842 × 14,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001x = 220,284,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,284,964/8,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,532.18

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