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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,278 and 15,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,278 and 15,938 is: 34,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,278 : 15,938 = 15,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,278/15,938 = 15,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,278x = 15,938 × 15,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,278x = 254,019,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,019,844/7,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,902.42

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