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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,164 and 15,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,164 and 15,304 is: 28,688.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164 : 15,304 = 15,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164/15,304 = 15,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164x = 15,304 × 15,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164x = 234,212,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,212,416/8,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,688.44

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