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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,896 and 17,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,896 and 17,828 is: 40,252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,896 : 17,828 = 17,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,896/17,828 = 17,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,896x = 17,828 × 17,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,896x = 317,837,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,837,584/7,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,252.99

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