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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,384 and 14,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,384 and 14,272 is: 24,295.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,384 : 14,272 = 14,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,384/14,272 = 14,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,384x = 14,272 × 14,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,384x = 203,689,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,689,984/8,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,295.08

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