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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,958 and 14,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,958 and 14,382 is: 23,090.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958 : 14,382 = 14,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958/14,382 = 14,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958x = 14,382 × 14,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958x = 206,841,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,841,924/8,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,090.19

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