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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,326 and 17,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,326 and 17,837 is: 38,212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326 : 17,837 = 17,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326/17,837 = 17,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326x = 17,837 × 17,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326x = 318,158,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,158,569/8,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,212.66

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