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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,292 and 13,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,292 and 13,666 is: 25,611.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292 : 13,666 = 13,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292/13,666 = 13,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292x = 13,666 × 13,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292x = 186,759,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,759,556/7,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,611.57

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