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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,960 and 17,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,960 and 17,450 is: 38,254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960 : 17,450 = 17,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960/17,450 = 17,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960x = 17,450 × 17,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960x = 304,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,502,500/7,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,254.08

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