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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,419 and 15,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,419 and 15,044 is: 30,505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419 : 15,044 = 15,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419/15,044 = 15,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419x = 15,044 × 15,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419x = 226,321,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,321,936/7,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,505.72

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