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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,984 and 17,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,984 and 17,599 is: 38,793.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,984 : 17,599 = 17,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,984/17,599 = 17,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,984x = 17,599 × 17,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,984x = 309,724,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,724,801/7,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,793.19

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