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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,224 and 17,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,224 and 17,388 is: 41,852.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224 : 17,388 = 17,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224/17,388 = 17,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224x = 17,388 × 17,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224x = 302,342,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,342,544/7,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,852.51

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