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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,976 and 15,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,976 and 15,348 is: 26,243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976 : 15,348 = 15,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976/15,348 = 15,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976x = 15,348 × 15,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976x = 235,561,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,561,104/8,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,243.44

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