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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,458 and 17,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,458 and 17,157 is: 39,469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458 : 17,157 = 17,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458/17,157 = 17,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458x = 17,157 × 17,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458x = 294,362,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,362,649/7,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,469.38

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