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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,211.94 and 17,007.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,211.94 and 17,007.19 is: 35,222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.94 : 17,007.19 = 17,007.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.94/17,007.19 = 17,007.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.94x = 17,007.19 × 17,007.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.94x = 289,244,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,244,426.66/8,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,222.43

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