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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,426 and 17,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,426 and 17,954 is: 38,256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,426 : 17,954 = 17,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,426/17,954 = 17,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,426x = 17,954 × 17,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,426x = 322,346,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,346,116/8,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,256.13

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