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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,975 and 13,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,975 and 13,949 is: 21,679.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975 : 13,949 = 13,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975/13,949 = 13,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975x = 13,949 × 13,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975x = 194,574,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,574,601/8,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,679.62

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