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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,122 and 7,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,122 and 7,189 is: 16,554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122 : 7,189 = 7,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122/7,189 = 7,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122x = 7,189 × 7,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122x = 51,681,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,681,721/3,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,554.04

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