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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,982 and 14,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,982 and 14,205 is: 22,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982 : 14,205 = 14,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982/14,205 = 14,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982x = 14,205 × 14,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982x = 201,782,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,782,025/8,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,465.16

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