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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,296 and 15,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,296 and 15,560 is: 29,184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296 : 15,560 = 15,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296/15,560 = 15,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296x = 15,560 × 15,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296x = 242,113,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,113,600/8,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,184.38

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