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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,248 and 14,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,248 and 14,688 is: 26,156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248 : 14,688 = 14,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248/14,688 = 14,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248x = 14,688 × 14,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248x = 215,737,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,737,344/8,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,156.32

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