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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,230 and 17,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,230 and 17,962 is: 39,202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230 : 17,962 = 17,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230/17,962 = 17,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230x = 17,962 × 17,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230x = 322,633,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,633,444/8,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,202.12

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