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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,283 and 15,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,283 and 15,799 is: 34,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283 : 15,799 = 15,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283/15,799 = 15,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283x = 15,799 × 15,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283x = 249,608,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,608,401/7,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,272.74

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