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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,366 and 15,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,366 and 15,595 is: 33,017.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366 : 15,595 = 15,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366/15,595 = 15,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366x = 15,595 × 15,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366x = 243,204,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,204,025/7,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,017.11

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