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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,886 and 14,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,886 and 14,301 is: 23,015.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886 : 14,301 = 14,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886/14,301 = 14,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886x = 14,301 × 14,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886x = 204,518,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,518,601/8,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,015.82

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