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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,896 and 15,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,896 and 15,926 is: 28,511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,896 : 15,926 = 15,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,896/15,926 = 15,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,896x = 15,926 × 15,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,896x = 253,637,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,637,476/8,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,511.41

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