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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,288 and 15,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,288 and 15,676 is: 29,649.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,288 : 15,676 = 15,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,288/15,676 = 15,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,288x = 15,676 × 15,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,288x = 245,736,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,736,976/8,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,649.73

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