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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,650 and 15,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,650 and 15,428 is: 27,517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650 : 15,428 = 15,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650/15,428 = 15,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650x = 15,428 × 15,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650x = 238,023,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,023,184/8,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,517.13

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