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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,056 and 17,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,056 and 17,080 is: 36,212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056 : 17,080 = 17,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056/17,080 = 17,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056x = 17,080 × 17,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056x = 291,726,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,726,400/8,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,212.31

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