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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,498 and 15,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,498 and 15,082 is: 26,767.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498 : 15,082 = 15,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498/15,082 = 15,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498x = 15,082 × 15,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498x = 227,466,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,466,724/8,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,767.09

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