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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,996 and 14,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,996 and 14,864 is: 27,631.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996 : 14,864 = 14,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996/14,864 = 14,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996x = 14,864 × 14,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996x = 220,938,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,938,496/7,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,631.13

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