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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,968 and 15,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,968 and 15,956 is: 28,389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968 : 15,956 = 15,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968/15,956 = 15,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968x = 15,956 × 15,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968x = 254,593,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,593,936/8,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,389.15

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