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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,992 and 7,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,992 and 7,188 is: 17,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992 : 7,188 = 7,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992/7,188 = 7,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992x = 7,188 × 7,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992x = 51,667,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,667,344/2,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,268.50

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