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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,812 and 13,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,812 and 13,970 is: 22,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812 : 13,970 = 13,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812/13,970 = 13,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812x = 13,970 × 13,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812x = 195,160,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,160,900/8,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,147.17

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