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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,262 and 17,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,262 and 17,793 is: 38,318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262 : 17,793 = 17,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262/17,793 = 17,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262x = 17,793 × 17,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262x = 316,590,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,590,849/8,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,318.91

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