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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,088 and 17,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,088 and 17,414 is: 37,493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088 : 17,414 = 17,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088/17,414 = 17,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088x = 17,414 × 17,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088x = 303,247,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,247,396/8,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,493.50

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