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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,934 and 17,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,934 and 17,280 is: 37,635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,934 : 17,280 = 17,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,934/17,280 = 17,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,934x = 17,280 × 17,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,934x = 298,598,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,598,400/7,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,635.29

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