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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,952 and 14,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,952 and 14,157 is: 22,388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952 : 14,157 = 14,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952/14,157 = 14,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952x = 14,157 × 14,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952x = 200,420,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,420,649/8,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,388.37

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