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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,050 and 14,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,050 and 14,992 is: 27,920.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050 : 14,992 = 14,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050/14,992 = 14,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050x = 14,992 × 14,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050x = 224,760,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,760,064/8,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,920.50

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