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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,364 and 15,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,364 and 15,111 is: 31,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364 : 15,111 = 15,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364/15,111 = 15,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364x = 15,111 × 15,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364x = 228,342,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,342,321/7,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,007.92

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