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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,348 and 17,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,348 and 17,194 is: 40,233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348 : 17,194 = 17,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348/17,194 = 17,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348x = 17,194 × 17,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348x = 295,633,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,633,636/7,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,233.21

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