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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,038 and 16,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,038 and 16,691 is: 34,659.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038 : 16,691 = 16,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038/16,691 = 16,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038x = 16,691 × 16,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038x = 278,589,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,589,481/8,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,659.05

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