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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,424 and 14,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,424 and 14,031 is: 23,370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,424 : 14,031 = 14,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,424/14,031 = 14,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,424x = 14,031 × 14,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,424x = 196,868,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,868,961/8,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,370.01

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