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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,092 and 16,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,092 and 16,475 is: 38,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092 : 16,475 = 16,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092/16,475 = 16,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092x = 16,475 × 16,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092x = 271,425,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,425,625/7,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,272.08

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