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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,504 and 14,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,504 and 14,884 is: 26,050.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504 : 14,884 = 14,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504/14,884 = 14,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504x = 14,884 × 14,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504x = 221,533,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,533,456/8,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.50

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