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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,541 and 17,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,541 and 17,865 is: 37,367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541 : 17,865 = 17,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541/17,865 = 17,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541x = 17,865 × 17,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541x = 319,158,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,158,225/8,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,367.78

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