Finding the Third Proportional to 8,289 and 17,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,289 and 17,277 is: 36,010.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,289 : 17,277 = 17,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,289/17,277 = 17,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,289x = 17,277 × 17,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,289x = 298,494,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,494,729/8,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,010.95
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