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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,666 and 7,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,666 and 7,252 is: 19,726.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666 : 7,252 = 7,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666/7,252 = 7,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666x = 7,252 × 7,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666x = 52,591,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,591,504/2,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.75

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