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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,314 and 17,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,314 and 17,845 is: 38,302.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314 : 17,845 = 17,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314/17,845 = 17,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314x = 17,845 × 17,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314x = 318,444,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,444,025/8,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,302.14

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