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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,044 and 17,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,044 and 17,150 is: 36,564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044 : 17,150 = 17,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044/17,150 = 17,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044x = 17,150 × 17,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044x = 294,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,122,500/8,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,564.21

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