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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,266 and 15,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,266 and 15,483 is: 32,992.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266 : 15,483 = 15,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266/15,483 = 15,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266x = 15,483 × 15,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266x = 239,723,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,723,289/7,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,992.47

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