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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,310 and 15,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,310 and 15,773 is: 34,033.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310 : 15,773 = 15,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310/15,773 = 15,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310x = 15,773 × 15,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310x = 248,787,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,787,529/7,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,033.86

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