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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,952 and 17,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,952 and 17,215 is: 37,268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952 : 17,215 = 17,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952/17,215 = 17,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952x = 17,215 × 17,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952x = 296,356,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,356,225/7,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,268.14

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