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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,788 and 14,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,788 and 14,034 is: 22,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788 : 14,034 = 14,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788/14,034 = 14,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788x = 14,034 × 14,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788x = 196,953,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,953,156/8,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,411.60

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