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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,571 and 14,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,571 and 14,897 is: 25,892.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571 : 14,897 = 14,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571/14,897 = 14,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571x = 14,897 × 14,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571x = 221,920,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,920,609/8,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,892.03

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