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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,984 and 14,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,984 and 14,060 is: 22,003.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984 : 14,060 = 14,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984/14,060 = 14,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984x = 14,060 × 14,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984x = 197,683,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,683,600/8,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,003.96

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