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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,220 and 17,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,220 and 17,760 is: 38,371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220 : 17,760 = 17,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220/17,760 = 17,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220x = 17,760 × 17,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220x = 315,417,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,417,600/8,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,371.97

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