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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,425 and 15,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,425 and 15,126 is: 30,814.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425 : 15,126 = 15,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425/15,126 = 15,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425x = 15,126 × 15,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425x = 228,795,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,795,876/7,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,814.26

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