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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,992.69 and 14,365.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,992.69 and 14,365.69 is: 22,948.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.69 : 14,365.69 = 14,365.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.69/14,365.69 = 14,365.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.69x = 14,365.69 × 14,365.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.69x = 206,372,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,372,977.35/8,992.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,948.98

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