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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,435 and 15,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,435 and 15,481 is: 32,234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435 : 15,481 = 15,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435/15,481 = 15,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435x = 15,481 × 15,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435x = 239,661,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,661,361/7,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,234.21

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