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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,392 and 17,781

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,392 and 17,781 is: 37,674.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392 : 17,781 = 17,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392/17,781 = 17,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392x = 17,781 × 17,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392x = 316,163,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,163,961/8,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,674.45

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