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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,233 and 15,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,233 and 15,357 is: 32,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233 : 15,357 = 15,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233/15,357 = 15,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233x = 15,357 × 15,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233x = 235,837,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,837,449/7,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,605.76

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