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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,286 and 17,805

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,286 and 17,805 is: 38,259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,286 : 17,805 = 17,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,286/17,805 = 17,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,286x = 17,805 × 17,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,286x = 317,018,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,018,025/8,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,259.48

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