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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,262 and 15,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,262 and 15,394 is: 32,632.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262 : 15,394 = 15,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262/15,394 = 15,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262x = 15,394 × 15,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262x = 236,975,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,975,236/7,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,632.23

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