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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,252 and 16,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,252 and 16,402 is: 37,096.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252 : 16,402 = 16,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252/16,402 = 16,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252x = 16,402 × 16,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252x = 269,025,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,025,604/7,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,096.75

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