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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,006 and 14,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,006 and 14,878 is: 27,648.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006 : 14,878 = 14,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006/14,878 = 14,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006x = 14,878 × 14,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006x = 221,354,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,354,884/8,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,648.62

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