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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,916 and 14,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,916 and 14,256 is: 22,794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916 : 14,256 = 14,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916/14,256 = 14,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916x = 14,256 × 14,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916x = 203,233,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,233,536/8,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,794.25

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