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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,792 and 17,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,792 and 17,136 is: 33,398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792 : 17,136 = 17,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792/17,136 = 17,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792x = 17,136 × 17,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792x = 293,642,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,642,496/8,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,398.83

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