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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,056 and 17,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,056 and 17,858 is: 39,586.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056 : 17,858 = 17,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056/17,858 = 17,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056x = 17,858 × 17,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056x = 318,908,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,908,164/8,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,586.42

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