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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,488 and 17,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,488 and 17,670 is: 41,697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488 : 17,670 = 17,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488/17,670 = 17,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488x = 17,670 × 17,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488x = 312,228,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,228,900/7,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,697.24

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