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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,168 and 14,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,168 and 14,352 is: 25,217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168 : 14,352 = 14,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168/14,352 = 14,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168x = 14,352 × 14,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168x = 205,979,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,979,904/8,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,217.91

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