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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,976 and 14,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,976 and 14,175 is: 22,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976 : 14,175 = 14,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976/14,175 = 14,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976x = 14,175 × 14,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976x = 200,930,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,930,625/8,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,385.32

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