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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,262 and 14,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,262 and 14,588 is: 25,757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262 : 14,588 = 14,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262/14,588 = 14,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262x = 14,588 × 14,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262x = 212,809,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,809,744/8,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,757.65

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