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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,494 and 15,074

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,494 and 15,074 is: 26,751.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,494 : 15,074 = 15,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,494/15,074 = 15,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,494x = 15,074 × 15,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,494x = 227,225,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,225,476/8,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,751.29

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