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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,658 and 7,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,658 and 7,232 is: 19,677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658 : 7,232 = 7,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658/7,232 = 7,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658x = 7,232 × 7,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658x = 52,301,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,301,824/2,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,677.13

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