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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,624 and 14,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,624 and 14,792 is: 25,371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624 : 14,792 = 14,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624/14,792 = 14,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624x = 14,792 × 14,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624x = 218,803,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,803,264/8,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,371.44

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