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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,562 and 15,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,562 and 15,336 is: 27,469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562 : 15,336 = 15,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562/15,336 = 15,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562x = 15,336 × 15,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562x = 235,192,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,192,896/8,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,469.39

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