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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,744 and 13,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,744 and 13,845 is: 21,921.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744 : 13,845 = 13,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744/13,845 = 13,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744x = 13,845 × 13,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744x = 191,684,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,684,025/8,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,921.78

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