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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,506 and 14,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,506 and 14,832 is: 29,308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,506 : 14,832 = 14,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,506/14,832 = 14,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,506x = 14,832 × 14,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,506x = 219,988,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,988,224/7,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,308.32

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