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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,407 and 15,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,407 and 15,233 is: 31,327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,407 : 15,233 = 15,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,407/15,233 = 15,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,407x = 15,233 × 15,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,407x = 232,044,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,044,289/7,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,327.70

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