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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,374 and 15,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,374 and 15,369 is: 32,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374 : 15,369 = 15,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374/15,369 = 15,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374x = 15,369 × 15,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374x = 236,206,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,206,161/7,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,032.30

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