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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,383 and 15,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,383 and 15,699 is: 33,381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383 : 15,699 = 15,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383/15,699 = 15,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383x = 15,699 × 15,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383x = 246,458,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,458,601/7,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,381.90

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