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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,340 and 17,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,340 and 17,682 is: 42,595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340 : 17,682 = 17,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340/17,682 = 17,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340x = 17,682 × 17,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340x = 312,653,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,653,124/7,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,595.79

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