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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,974 and 17,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,974 and 17,346 is: 37,733.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,974 : 17,346 = 17,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,974/17,346 = 17,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,974x = 17,346 × 17,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,974x = 300,883,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,883,716/7,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,733.10

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