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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,266.50 and 15,399

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,266.50 and 15,399 is: 28,685.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.50 : 15,399 = 15,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.50/15,399 = 15,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.50x = 15,399 × 15,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.50x = 237,129,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,129,201/8,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,685.56

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