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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,983.50 and 14,585

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,983.50 and 14,585 is: 23,679.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.50 : 14,585 = 14,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.50/14,585 = 14,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.50x = 14,585 × 14,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.50x = 212,722,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,722,225/8,983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,679.21

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