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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,306 and 17,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,306 and 17,381 is: 36,371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306 : 17,381 = 17,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306/17,381 = 17,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306x = 17,381 × 17,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306x = 302,099,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,099,161/8,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,371.20

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