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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,991 and 17,376.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,991 and 17,376.25 is: 37,784.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,991 : 17,376.25 = 17,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,991/17,376.25 = 17,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,991x = 17,376.25 × 17,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,991x = 301,934,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,934,064.06/7,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,784.27

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