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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,992 and 15,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,992 and 15,232 is: 25,802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992 : 15,232 = 15,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992/15,232 = 15,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992x = 15,232 × 15,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992x = 232,013,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,013,824/8,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,802.25

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