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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,932 and 14,662

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,932 and 14,662 is: 24,067.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932 : 14,662 = 14,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932/14,662 = 14,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932x = 14,662 × 14,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932x = 214,974,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,974,244/8,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,067.87

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