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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,271.50 and 17,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,271.50 and 17,101 is: 35,355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.50 : 17,101 = 17,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.50/17,101 = 17,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.50x = 17,101 × 17,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.50x = 292,444,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,444,201/8,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,355.64

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