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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,764 and 14,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,764 and 14,234 is: 23,118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764 : 14,234 = 14,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764/14,234 = 14,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764x = 14,234 × 14,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764x = 202,606,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,606,756/8,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,118.07

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