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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,270 and 17,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,270 and 17,209 is: 35,810.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270 : 17,209 = 17,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270/17,209 = 17,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270x = 17,209 × 17,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270x = 296,149,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,149,681/8,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,810.12

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