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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,466 and 15,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,466 and 15,364 is: 31,617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,466 : 15,364 = 15,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,466/15,364 = 15,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,466x = 15,364 × 15,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,466x = 236,052,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,052,496/7,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,617.00

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