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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,360 and 17,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,360 and 17,995 is: 38,734.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360 : 17,995 = 17,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360/17,995 = 17,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360x = 17,995 × 17,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360x = 323,820,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,820,025/8,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,734.45

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