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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,670 and 7,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,670 and 7,430 is: 15,042.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670 : 7,430 = 7,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670/7,430 = 7,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670x = 7,430 × 7,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670x = 55,204,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,204,900/3,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,042.21

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