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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,094 and 17,355

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,094 and 17,355 is: 37,212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094 : 17,355 = 17,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094/17,355 = 17,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094x = 17,355 × 17,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094x = 301,196,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,196,025/8,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,212.26

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