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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,174.25 and 17,685

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,174.25 and 17,685 is: 38,261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.25 : 17,685 = 17,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.25/17,685 = 17,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.25x = 17,685 × 17,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.25x = 312,759,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,759,225/8,174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,261.52

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