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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,193 and 15,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,193 and 15,250 is: 32,331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,193 : 15,250 = 15,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,193/15,250 = 15,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,193x = 15,250 × 15,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,193x = 232,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,562,500/7,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,331.78

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