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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,266 and 16,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,266 and 16,120 is: 31,436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266 : 16,120 = 16,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266/16,120 = 16,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266x = 16,120 × 16,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266x = 259,854,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,854,400/8,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,436.54

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