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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,016 and 17,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,016 and 17,094 is: 36,452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016 : 17,094 = 17,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016/17,094 = 17,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016x = 17,094 × 17,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016x = 292,204,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,204,836/8,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,452.70

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