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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,279 and 17,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,279 and 17,855 is: 38,507.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279 : 17,855 = 17,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279/17,855 = 17,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279x = 17,855 × 17,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279x = 318,801,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,801,025/8,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,507.19

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