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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,354 and 16,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,354 and 16,160 is: 35,510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354 : 16,160 = 16,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354/16,160 = 16,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354x = 16,160 × 16,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354x = 261,145,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,145,600/7,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,510.69

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