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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,703 and 14,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,703 and 14,010 is: 22,553.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703 : 14,010 = 14,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703/14,010 = 14,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703x = 14,010 × 14,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703x = 196,280,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,280,100/8,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,553.15

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