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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,168 and 15,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,168 and 15,364 is: 28,899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168 : 15,364 = 15,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168/15,364 = 15,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168x = 15,364 × 15,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168x = 236,052,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,052,496/8,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,899.67

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