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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,955.50 and 17,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,955.50 and 17,278 is: 37,524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.50 : 17,278 = 17,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.50/17,278 = 17,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.50x = 17,278 × 17,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.50x = 298,529,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,529,284/7,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,524.89

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