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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,036 and 14,920

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,036 and 14,920 is: 27,701.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036 : 14,920 = 14,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036/14,920 = 14,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036x = 14,920 × 14,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036x = 222,606,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,606,400/8,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,701.14

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