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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,840 and 15,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,840 and 15,204 is: 26,149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840 : 15,204 = 15,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840/15,204 = 15,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840x = 15,204 × 15,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840x = 231,161,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,161,616/8,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.50

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