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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,368 and 17,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,368 and 17,894 is: 38,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368 : 17,894 = 17,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368/17,894 = 17,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368x = 17,894 × 17,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368x = 320,195,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,195,236/8,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,264.25

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