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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,980 and 14,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,980 and 14,182 is: 22,397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980 : 14,182 = 14,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980/14,182 = 14,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980x = 14,182 × 14,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980x = 201,129,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,129,124/8,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,397.45

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