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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,277 and 17,405

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,277 and 17,405 is: 36,599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277 : 17,405 = 17,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277/17,405 = 17,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277x = 17,405 × 17,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277x = 302,934,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,934,025/8,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,599.50

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