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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,330 and 15,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,330 and 15,380 is: 32,270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330 : 15,380 = 15,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330/15,380 = 15,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330x = 15,380 × 15,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330x = 236,544,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,544,400/7,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,270.72

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