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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,033 and 14,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,033 and 14,386 is: 25,763.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033 : 14,386 = 14,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033/14,386 = 14,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033x = 14,386 × 14,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033x = 206,956,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,956,996/8,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,763.35

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