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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,399 and 7,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,399 and 7,314 is: 15,738.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399 : 7,314 = 7,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399/7,314 = 7,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399x = 7,314 × 7,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399x = 53,494,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,494,596/3,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,738.33

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