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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,143 and 17,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,143 and 17,450 is: 37,394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,143 : 17,450 = 17,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,143/17,450 = 17,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,143x = 17,450 × 17,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,143x = 304,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,502,500/8,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,394.39

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