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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,893 and 13,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,893 and 13,950 is: 21,882.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893 : 13,950 = 13,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893/13,950 = 13,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893x = 13,950 × 13,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893x = 194,602,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,602,500/8,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,882.66

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