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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,794 and 14,066

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,794 and 14,066 is: 22,498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794 : 14,066 = 14,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794/14,066 = 14,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794x = 14,066 × 14,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794x = 197,852,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,852,356/8,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,498.56

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