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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,032 and 16,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,032 and 16,284 is: 37,708.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032 : 16,284 = 16,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032/16,284 = 16,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032x = 16,284 × 16,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032x = 265,168,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,168,656/7,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,708.85

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