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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,332 and 16,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,332 and 16,664 is: 33,328

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332 : 16,664 = 16,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332/16,664 = 16,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332x = 16,664 × 16,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332x = 277,688,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,688,896/8,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,328

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