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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,394 and 16,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,394 and 16,225 is: 35,603.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394 : 16,225 = 16,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394/16,225 = 16,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394x = 16,225 × 16,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394x = 263,250,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,250,625/7,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,603.28

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