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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,372 and 16,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,372 and 16,316 is: 36,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372 : 16,316 = 16,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372/16,316 = 16,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372x = 16,316 × 16,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372x = 266,211,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,211,856/7,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,111.21

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