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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,108 and 17,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,108 and 17,064 is: 35,912.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108 : 17,064 = 17,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108/17,064 = 17,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108x = 17,064 × 17,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108x = 291,180,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,180,096/8,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,912.69

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