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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,868 and 14,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,868 and 14,110 is: 22,450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868 : 14,110 = 14,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868/14,110 = 14,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868x = 14,110 × 14,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868x = 199,092,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,092,100/8,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.62

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