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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,277 and 16,139

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,277 and 16,139 is: 31,468.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277 : 16,139 = 16,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277/16,139 = 16,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277x = 16,139 × 16,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277x = 260,467,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,467,321/8,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,468.81

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