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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,072 and 17,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,072 and 17,676 is: 38,706.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072 : 17,676 = 17,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072/17,676 = 17,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072x = 17,676 × 17,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072x = 312,440,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,440,976/8,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,706.76

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