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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,284 and 17,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,284 and 17,950 is: 38,894.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284 : 17,950 = 17,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284/17,950 = 17,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284x = 17,950 × 17,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284x = 322,202,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,202,500/8,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,894.56

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