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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,996.22 and 17,427.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,996.22 and 17,427.66 is: 37,983.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.22 : 17,427.66 = 17,427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.22/17,427.66 = 17,427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.22x = 17,427.66 × 17,427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.22x = 303,723,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,723,202.37/7,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,983.35

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