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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,611 and 15,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,611 and 15,187 is: 26,784.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611 : 15,187 = 15,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611/15,187 = 15,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611x = 15,187 × 15,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611x = 230,644,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,644,969/8,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,784.92

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