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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,111 and 15,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,111 and 15,949 is: 31,361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111 : 15,949 = 15,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111/15,949 = 15,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111x = 15,949 × 15,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111x = 254,370,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,370,601/8,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,361.19

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