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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,258 and 15,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,258 and 15,688 is: 29,803.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258 : 15,688 = 15,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258/15,688 = 15,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258x = 15,688 × 15,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258x = 246,113,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,113,344/8,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,803.02

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