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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,222 and 17,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,222 and 17,740 is: 38,276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222 : 17,740 = 17,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222/17,740 = 17,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222x = 17,740 × 17,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222x = 314,707,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,707,600/8,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,276.28

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