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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,552 and 7,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,552 and 7,281 is: 14,924.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552 : 7,281 = 7,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552/7,281 = 7,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552x = 7,281 × 7,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552x = 53,012,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,012,961/3,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,924.82

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