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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,316 and 14,931

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,316 and 14,931 is: 26,807.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316 : 14,931 = 14,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316/14,931 = 14,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316x = 14,931 × 14,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316x = 222,934,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,934,761/8,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,807.93

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