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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,596 and 14,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,596 and 14,334 is: 23,902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,596 : 14,334 = 14,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,596/14,334 = 14,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,596x = 14,334 × 14,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,596x = 205,463,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,463,556/8,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,902.23

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