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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,266 and 17,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,266 and 17,828 is: 38,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266 : 17,828 = 17,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266/17,828 = 17,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266x = 17,828 × 17,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266x = 317,837,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,837,584/8,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,451.20

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