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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,622 and 14,539

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,622 and 14,539 is: 24,516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622 : 14,539 = 14,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622/14,539 = 14,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622x = 14,539 × 14,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622x = 211,382,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,382,521/8,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,516.65

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