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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,958 and 17,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,958 and 17,332 is: 37,747.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,958 : 17,332 = 17,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,958/17,332 = 17,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,958x = 17,332 × 17,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,958x = 300,398,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,398,224/7,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,747.95

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