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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,364 and 15,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,364 and 15,223 is: 31,469.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364 : 15,223 = 15,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364/15,223 = 15,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364x = 15,223 × 15,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364x = 231,739,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,739,729/7,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,469.27

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