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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,558 and 17,690

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,558 and 17,690 is: 36,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,558 : 17,690 = 17,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,558/17,690 = 17,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,558x = 17,690 × 17,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,558x = 312,936,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,936,100/8,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,566.50

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