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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,296 and 17,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,296 and 17,565 is: 37,190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296 : 17,565 = 17,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296/17,565 = 17,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296x = 17,565 × 17,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296x = 308,529,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,529,225/8,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,190.12

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