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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,262 and 14,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,262 and 14,283 is: 24,691.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262 : 14,283 = 14,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262/14,283 = 14,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262x = 14,283 × 14,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262x = 204,004,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,004,089/8,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.85

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