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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,266 and 15,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,266 and 15,864 is: 34,636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266 : 15,864 = 15,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266/15,864 = 15,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266x = 15,864 × 15,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266x = 251,666,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,666,496/7,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,636.18

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