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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,266 and 11,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,266 and 11,271 is: 17,483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266 : 11,271 = 11,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266/11,271 = 11,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266x = 11,271 × 11,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266x = 127,035,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,035,441/7,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,483.55

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