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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,956 and 14,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,956 and 14,850 is: 24,622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956 : 14,850 = 14,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956/14,850 = 14,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956x = 14,850 × 14,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956x = 220,522,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,522,500/8,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.88

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