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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,897 and 17,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,897 and 17,207 is: 37,492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,897 : 17,207 = 17,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,897/17,207 = 17,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,897x = 17,207 × 17,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,897x = 296,080,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,080,849/7,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,492.83

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