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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,994 and 17,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,994 and 17,164 is: 36,853.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994 : 17,164 = 17,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994/17,164 = 17,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994x = 17,164 × 17,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994x = 294,602,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,602,896/7,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,853.00

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