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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,970 and 14,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,970 and 14,079 is: 22,097.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970 : 14,079 = 14,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970/14,079 = 14,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970x = 14,079 × 14,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970x = 198,218,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,218,241/8,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.91

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