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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,246 and 15,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,246 and 15,837 is: 34,613.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246 : 15,837 = 15,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246/15,837 = 15,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246x = 15,837 × 15,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246x = 250,810,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,810,569/7,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,613.66

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