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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,248 and 17,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,248 and 17,316 is: 36,353.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248 : 17,316 = 17,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248/17,316 = 17,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248x = 17,316 × 17,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248x = 299,843,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,843,856/8,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,353.52

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