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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,993 and 17,391.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,993 and 17,391.50 is: 37,841.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993 : 17,391.50 = 17,391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993/17,391.50 = 17,391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993x = 17,391.50 × 17,391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993x = 302,464,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,464,272.25/7,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,841.15

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