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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,316 and 17,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,316 and 17,790 is: 38,057.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316 : 17,790 = 17,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316/17,790 = 17,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316x = 17,790 × 17,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316x = 316,484,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,484,100/8,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,057.25

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