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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,979 and 14,203.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,979 and 14,203.50 is: 22,467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979 : 14,203.50 = 14,203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979/14,203.50 = 14,203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979x = 14,203.50 × 14,203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979x = 201,739,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,739,412.25/8,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,467.92

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