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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,332 and 11,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,332 and 11,343 is: 17,548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332 : 11,343 = 11,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332/11,343 = 11,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332x = 11,343 × 11,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332x = 128,663,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,663,649/7,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,548.23

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