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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,069 and 14,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,069 and 14,950 is: 27,698.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069 : 14,950 = 14,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069/14,950 = 14,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069x = 14,950 × 14,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069x = 223,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,502,500/8,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,698.91

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