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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,925.63 and 17,204.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,925.63 and 17,204.63 is: 37,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,925.63 : 17,204.63 = 17,204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,925.63/17,204.63 = 17,204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,925.63x = 17,204.63 × 17,204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,925.63x = 295,999,121.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,999,121.39/7,925.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,347.10

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