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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,517 and 18,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,517 and 18,063 is: 38,308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,517 : 18,063 = 18,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,517/18,063 = 18,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,517x = 18,063 × 18,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,517x = 326,271,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,271,969/8,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,308.32

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