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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,298 and 17,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,298 and 17,237 is: 40,711.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298 : 17,237 = 17,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298/17,237 = 17,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298x = 17,237 × 17,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298x = 297,114,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,114,169/7,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,711.72

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