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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,950 and 17,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,950 and 17,310 is: 37,690.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950 : 17,310 = 17,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950/17,310 = 17,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950x = 17,310 × 17,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950x = 299,636,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,636,100/7,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,690.08

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