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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,972 and 17,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,972 and 17,548 is: 38,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,972 : 17,548 = 17,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,972/17,548 = 17,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,972x = 17,548 × 17,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,972x = 307,932,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,932,304/7,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,626.73

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