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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,994.25 and 17,444.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,994.25 and 17,444.25 is: 38,065.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.25 : 17,444.25 = 17,444.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.25/17,444.25 = 17,444.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.25x = 17,444.25 × 17,444.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.25x = 304,301,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,301,858.06/7,994.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,065.09

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