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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,263 and 15,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,263 and 15,605 is: 33,528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263 : 15,605 = 15,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263/15,605 = 15,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263x = 15,605 × 15,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263x = 243,516,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,516,025/7,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,528.30

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