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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,898 and 14,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,898 and 14,619 is: 24,018.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898 : 14,619 = 14,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898/14,619 = 14,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898x = 14,619 × 14,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898x = 213,715,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,715,161/8,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,018.34

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