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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,356 and 14,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,356 and 14,955 is: 30,404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356 : 14,955 = 14,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356/14,955 = 14,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356x = 14,955 × 14,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356x = 223,652,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,652,025/7,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,404.03

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