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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,457 and 17,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,457 and 17,451 is: 36,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,457 : 17,451 = 17,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,457/17,451 = 17,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,457x = 17,451 × 17,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,457x = 304,537,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,537,401/8,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,010.10

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