Finding the Third Proportional to 8,350 and 17,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,350 and 17,509 is: 36,714.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,350 : 17,509 = 17,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,350/17,509 = 17,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,350x = 17,509 × 17,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,350x = 306,565,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,565,081/8,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,714.38
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