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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,611 and 7,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,611 and 7,853 is: 17,078.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611 : 7,853 = 7,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611/7,853 = 7,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611x = 7,853 × 7,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611x = 61,669,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,669,609/3,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,078.26

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