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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,972 and 15,537

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,972 and 15,537 is: 26,905.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972 : 15,537 = 15,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972/15,537 = 15,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972x = 15,537 × 15,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972x = 241,398,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,398,369/8,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,905.75

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