Finding the Third Proportional to 8,095 and 17,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,095 and 17,534 is: 37,979.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,095 : 17,534 = 17,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,095/17,534 = 17,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,095x = 17,534 × 17,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,095x = 307,441,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,441,156/8,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,979.14
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