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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,325 and 14,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,325 and 14,778 is: 26,232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325 : 14,778 = 14,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325/14,778 = 14,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325x = 14,778 × 14,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325x = 218,389,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,389,284/8,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,232.95

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