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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,034 and 15,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,034 and 15,618 is: 30,361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034 : 15,618 = 15,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034/15,618 = 15,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034x = 15,618 × 15,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034x = 243,921,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,921,924/8,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,361.21

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