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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,464 and 15,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,464 and 15,884 is: 29,808.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464 : 15,884 = 15,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464/15,884 = 15,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464x = 15,884 × 15,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464x = 252,301,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,301,456/8,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,808.77

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