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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,044 and 7,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,044 and 7,313 is: 17,568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044 : 7,313 = 7,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044/7,313 = 7,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044x = 7,313 × 7,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044x = 53,479,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,479,969/3,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,568.98

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