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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,430 and 17,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,430 and 17,956 is: 38,246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430 : 17,956 = 17,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430/17,956 = 17,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430x = 17,956 × 17,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430x = 322,417,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,417,936/8,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,246.49

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