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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,423 and 15,817

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,423 and 15,817 is: 33,703.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423 : 15,817 = 15,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423/15,817 = 15,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423x = 15,817 × 15,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423x = 250,177,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,177,489/7,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,703.02

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