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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,258 and 17,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,258 and 17,812 is: 38,419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258 : 17,812 = 17,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258/17,812 = 17,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258x = 17,812 × 17,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258x = 317,267,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,267,344/8,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,419.39

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