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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,936 and 14,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,936 and 14,636 is: 23,971.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936 : 14,636 = 14,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936/14,636 = 14,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936x = 14,636 × 14,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936x = 214,212,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,212,496/8,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,971.85

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