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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,264 and 14,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,264 and 14,764 is: 26,376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264 : 14,764 = 14,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264/14,764 = 14,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264x = 14,764 × 14,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264x = 217,975,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,975,696/8,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,376.54

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