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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,360 and 17,805

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,360 and 17,805 is: 37,920.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360 : 17,805 = 17,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360/17,805 = 17,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360x = 17,805 × 17,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360x = 317,018,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,018,025/8,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,920.82

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