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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,980 and 14,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,980 and 14,550 is: 23,574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980 : 14,550 = 14,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980/14,550 = 14,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980x = 14,550 × 14,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980x = 211,702,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,702,500/8,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,574.89

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