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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,604 and 14,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,604 and 14,095 is: 23,090.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604 : 14,095 = 14,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604/14,095 = 14,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604x = 14,095 × 14,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604x = 198,669,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,669,025/8,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,090.31

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