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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,452 and 15,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,452 and 15,338 is: 36,462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452 : 15,338 = 15,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452/15,338 = 15,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452x = 15,338 × 15,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452x = 235,254,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,254,244/6,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,462.22

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