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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,524 and 14,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,524 and 14,087 is: 23,280.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524 : 14,087 = 14,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524/14,087 = 14,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524x = 14,087 × 14,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524x = 198,443,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,443,569/8,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,280.57

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