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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,285 and 15,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,285 and 15,803 is: 34,280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285 : 15,803 = 15,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285/15,803 = 15,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285x = 15,803 × 15,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285x = 249,734,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,734,809/7,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,280.69

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