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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,268 and 14,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,268 and 14,292 is: 24,705.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268 : 14,292 = 14,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268/14,292 = 14,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268x = 14,292 × 14,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268x = 204,261,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,261,264/8,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.04

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