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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,984.50 and 17,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,984.50 and 17,368 is: 37,779.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,984.50 : 17,368 = 17,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,984.50/17,368 = 17,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,984.50x = 17,368 × 17,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,984.50x = 301,647,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,647,424/7,984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,779.13

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