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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,246 and 17,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,246 and 17,860 is: 38,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246 : 17,860 = 17,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246/17,860 = 17,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246x = 17,860 × 17,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246x = 318,979,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,979,600/8,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,682.95

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