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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,389 and 10,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,389 and 10,792 is: 15,762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389 : 10,792 = 10,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389/10,792 = 10,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389x = 10,792 × 10,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389x = 116,467,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,467,264/7,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,762.25

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