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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,336 and 15,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,336 and 15,856 is: 30,159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336 : 15,856 = 15,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336/15,856 = 15,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336x = 15,856 × 15,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336x = 251,412,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,412,736/8,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,159.88

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