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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,752 and 14,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,752 and 14,216 is: 23,091.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752 : 14,216 = 14,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752/14,216 = 14,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752x = 14,216 × 14,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752x = 202,094,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,094,656/8,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,091.25

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