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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,986 and 14,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,986 and 14,354 is: 22,928.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986 : 14,354 = 14,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986/14,354 = 14,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986x = 14,354 × 14,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986x = 206,037,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,037,316/8,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,928.70

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