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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,991 and 14,073.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,991 and 14,073.38 is: 22,028.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991 : 14,073.38 = 14,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991/14,073.38 = 14,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991x = 14,073.38 × 14,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991x = 198,059,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,059,883.89/8,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,028.68

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