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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,908 and 14,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,908 and 14,772 is: 24,496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908 : 14,772 = 14,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908/14,772 = 14,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908x = 14,772 × 14,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908x = 218,211,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,211,984/8,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,496.18

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