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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,717.63 and 14,039.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,717.63 and 14,039.44 is: 22,610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.63 : 14,039.44 = 14,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.63/14,039.44 = 14,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.63x = 14,039.44 × 14,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.63x = 197,105,805.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,105,805.32/8,717.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,610.03

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