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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,856 and 15,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,856 and 15,660 is: 27,691.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856 : 15,660 = 15,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856/15,660 = 15,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856x = 15,660 × 15,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856x = 245,235,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,235,600/8,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,691.46

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