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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,392 and 7,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,392 and 7,044 is: 14,627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392 : 7,044 = 7,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392/7,044 = 7,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392x = 7,044 × 7,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392x = 49,617,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,617,936/3,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.93

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