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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,348 and 11,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,348 and 11,381 is: 17,627.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348 : 11,381 = 11,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348/11,381 = 11,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348x = 11,381 × 11,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348x = 129,527,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,527,161/7,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.54

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