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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,266 and 17,201

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,266 and 17,201 is: 35,794.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266 : 17,201 = 17,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266/17,201 = 17,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266x = 17,201 × 17,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266x = 295,874,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,874,401/8,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,794.14

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