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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,194 and 15,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,194 and 15,441 is: 33,142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,194 : 15,441 = 15,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,194/15,441 = 15,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,194x = 15,441 × 15,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,194x = 238,424,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,424,481/7,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,142.13

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