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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,454 and 15,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,454 and 15,246 is: 27,494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,454 : 15,246 = 15,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,454/15,246 = 15,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,454x = 15,246 × 15,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,454x = 232,440,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,440,516/8,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,494.74

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