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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,062 and 14,990

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,062 and 14,990 is: 27,871.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062 : 14,990 = 14,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062/14,990 = 14,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062x = 14,990 × 14,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062x = 224,700,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,700,100/8,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,871.51

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