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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,552 and 11,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,552 and 11,364 is: 17,100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552 : 11,364 = 11,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552/11,364 = 11,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552x = 11,364 × 11,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552x = 129,140,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,140,496/7,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,100.17

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