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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,469 and 15,664.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,469 and 15,664.50 is: 28,973.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,469 : 15,664.50 = 15,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,469/15,664.50 = 15,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,469x = 15,664.50 × 15,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,469x = 245,376,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,376,560.25/8,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,973.50

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