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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,256 and 14,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,256 and 14,676 is: 26,088.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256 : 14,676 = 14,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256/14,676 = 14,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256x = 14,676 × 14,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256x = 215,384,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,384,976/8,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,088.30

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