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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,326 and 14,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,326 and 14,292 is: 27,881.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326 : 14,292 = 14,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326/14,292 = 14,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326x = 14,292 × 14,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326x = 204,261,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,261,264/7,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,881.69

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