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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,004 and 17,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,004 and 17,260 is: 37,219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004 : 17,260 = 17,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004/17,260 = 17,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004x = 17,260 × 17,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004x = 297,907,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,907,600/8,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,219.84

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