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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,895 and 17,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,895 and 17,230 is: 37,602.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,895 : 17,230 = 17,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,895/17,230 = 17,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,895x = 17,230 × 17,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,895x = 296,872,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,872,900/7,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,602.65

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