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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,082 and 14,616

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,082 and 14,616 is: 26,432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082 : 14,616 = 14,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082/14,616 = 14,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082x = 14,616 × 14,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082x = 213,627,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,627,456/8,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,432.50

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