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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,426 and 16,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,426 and 16,230 is: 35,471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,426 : 16,230 = 16,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,426/16,230 = 16,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,426x = 16,230 × 16,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,426x = 263,412,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,412,900/7,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,471.71

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