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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,896 and 17,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,896 and 17,348 is: 38,114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,896 : 17,348 = 17,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,896/17,348 = 17,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,896x = 17,348 × 17,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,896x = 300,953,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,953,104/7,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,114.63

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