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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,864 and 14,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,864 and 14,376 is: 23,315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864 : 14,376 = 14,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864/14,376 = 14,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864x = 14,376 × 14,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864x = 206,669,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,669,376/8,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,315.59

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