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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,961 and 17,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,961 and 17,305 is: 37,616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961 : 17,305 = 17,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961/17,305 = 17,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961x = 17,305 × 17,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961x = 299,463,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,463,025/7,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,616.26

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