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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,384 and 15,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,384 and 15,696 is: 29,385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,384 : 15,696 = 15,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,384/15,696 = 15,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,384x = 15,696 × 15,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,384x = 246,364,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,364,416/8,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,385.07

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