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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,162 and 17,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,162 and 17,708 is: 38,418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162 : 17,708 = 17,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162/17,708 = 17,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162x = 17,708 × 17,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162x = 313,573,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,573,264/8,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,418.68

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