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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,428 and 17,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,428 and 17,250 is: 40,059.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,428 : 17,250 = 17,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,428/17,250 = 17,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,428x = 17,250 × 17,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,428x = 297,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,562,500/7,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,059.57

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