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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,764 and 17,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,764 and 17,172 is: 37,980.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,764 : 17,172 = 17,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,764/17,172 = 17,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,764x = 17,172 × 17,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,764x = 294,877,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,877,584/7,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,980.11

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