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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,370 and 15,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,370 and 15,172 is: 31,233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370 : 15,172 = 15,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370/15,172 = 15,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370x = 15,172 × 15,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370x = 230,189,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,189,584/7,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,233.32

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