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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,404 and 14,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,404 and 14,881 is: 26,349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404 : 14,881 = 14,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404/14,881 = 14,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404x = 14,881 × 14,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404x = 221,444,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,444,161/8,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,349.85

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