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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,328 and 16,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,328 and 16,700 is: 38,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328 : 16,700 = 16,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328/16,700 = 16,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328x = 16,700 × 16,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328x = 278,890,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,890,000/7,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,058.13

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