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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,868 and 14,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,868 and 14,326 is: 23,143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868 : 14,326 = 14,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868/14,326 = 14,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868x = 14,326 × 14,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868x = 205,234,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,234,276/8,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,143.24

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