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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,274 and 17,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,274 and 17,364 is: 36,440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274 : 17,364 = 17,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274/17,364 = 17,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274x = 17,364 × 17,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274x = 301,508,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,508,496/8,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,440.48

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