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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,364 and 15,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,364 and 15,676 is: 33,370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364 : 15,676 = 15,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364/15,676 = 15,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364x = 15,676 × 15,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364x = 245,736,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,736,976/7,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,370.04

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