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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,985 and 17,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,985 and 17,599 is: 38,788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985 : 17,599 = 17,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985/17,599 = 17,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985x = 17,599 × 17,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985x = 309,724,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,724,801/7,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,788.33

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