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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,630 and 15,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,630 and 15,244 is: 26,926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630 : 15,244 = 15,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630/15,244 = 15,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630x = 15,244 × 15,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630x = 232,379,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,379,536/8,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,926.95

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