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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,596 and 14,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,596 and 14,774 is: 25,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,596 : 14,774 = 14,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,596/14,774 = 14,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,596x = 14,774 × 14,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,596x = 218,271,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,271,076/8,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,392.17

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