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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,914 and 13,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,914 and 13,858 is: 21,544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914 : 13,858 = 13,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914/13,858 = 13,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914x = 13,858 × 13,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914x = 192,044,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,044,164/8,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,544.11

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