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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,329 and 15,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,329 and 15,180 is: 31,441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329 : 15,180 = 15,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329/15,180 = 15,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329x = 15,180 × 15,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329x = 230,432,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,432,400/7,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,441.18

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