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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,266 and 15,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,266 and 15,574 is: 33,381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266 : 15,574 = 15,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266/15,574 = 15,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266x = 15,574 × 15,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266x = 242,549,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,549,476/7,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,381.43

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