Finding the Third Proportional to 8,217 and 17,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,217 and 17,730 is: 38,256.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,217 : 17,730 = 17,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,217/17,730 = 17,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,217x = 17,730 × 17,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,217x = 314,352,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,352,900/8,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,256.41
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