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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,963 and 17,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,963 and 17,365 is: 37,868.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,963 : 17,365 = 17,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,963/17,365 = 17,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,963x = 17,365 × 17,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,963x = 301,543,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,543,225/7,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,868.04

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