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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,284 and 13,946

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,284 and 13,946 is: 23,477.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284 : 13,946 = 13,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284/13,946 = 13,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284x = 13,946 × 13,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284x = 194,490,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,490,916/8,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,477.90

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