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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,973 and 14,143.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,973 and 14,143.50 is: 22,293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973 : 14,143.50 = 14,143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973/14,143.50 = 14,143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973x = 14,143.50 × 14,143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973x = 200,038,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,038,592.25/8,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,293.39

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