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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,968 and 15,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,968 and 15,260 is: 25,966.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968 : 15,260 = 15,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968/15,260 = 15,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968x = 15,260 × 15,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968x = 232,867,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,867,600/8,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,966.50

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