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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,384 and 17,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,384 and 17,374 is: 40,879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,384 : 17,374 = 17,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,384/17,374 = 17,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,384x = 17,374 × 17,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,384x = 301,855,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,855,876/7,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,879.72

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