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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,960 and 17,106

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,960 and 17,106 is: 32,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960 : 17,106 = 17,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960/17,106 = 17,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960x = 17,106 × 17,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960x = 292,615,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,615,236/8,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,657.95

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