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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,942 and 17,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,942 and 17,279 is: 37,593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,942 : 17,279 = 17,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,942/17,279 = 17,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,942x = 17,279 × 17,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,942x = 298,563,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,563,841/7,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,593.03

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