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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,403 and 14,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,403 and 14,889 is: 26,381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,403 : 14,889 = 14,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,403/14,889 = 14,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,403x = 14,889 × 14,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,403x = 221,682,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,682,321/8,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,381.33

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