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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,960 and 15,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,960 and 15,552 is: 26,993.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960 : 15,552 = 15,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960/15,552 = 15,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960x = 15,552 × 15,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960x = 241,864,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,864,704/8,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,993.83

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