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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,290 and 17,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,290 and 17,246 is: 35,877.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290 : 17,246 = 17,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290/17,246 = 17,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290x = 17,246 × 17,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290x = 297,424,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,424,516/8,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,877.50

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