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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,537 and 17,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,537 and 17,878 is: 37,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,537 : 17,878 = 17,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,537/17,878 = 17,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,537x = 17,878 × 17,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,537x = 319,622,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,622,884/8,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,439.72

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