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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,828 and 16,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,828 and 16,950 is: 36,701.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,828 : 16,950 = 16,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,828/16,950 = 16,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,828x = 16,950 × 16,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,828x = 287,302,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,302,500/7,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,701.90

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