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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,325 and 17,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,325 and 17,285 is: 40,787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325 : 17,285 = 17,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325/17,285 = 17,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325x = 17,285 × 17,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325x = 298,771,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,771,225/7,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,787.88

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