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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,301 and 14,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,301 and 14,658 is: 25,883.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301 : 14,658 = 14,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301/14,658 = 14,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301x = 14,658 × 14,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301x = 214,856,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,856,964/8,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,883.26

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