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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,994 and 17,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,994 and 17,620 is: 38,837.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994 : 17,620 = 17,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994/17,620 = 17,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994x = 17,620 × 17,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994x = 310,464,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,464,400/7,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,837.18

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