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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,350 and 15,426

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,350 and 15,426 is: 32,375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350 : 15,426 = 15,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350/15,426 = 15,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350x = 15,426 × 15,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350x = 237,961,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,961,476/7,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,375.71

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