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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,638 and 14,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,638 and 14,340 is: 26,922.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,638 : 14,340 = 14,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,638/14,340 = 14,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,638x = 14,340 × 14,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,638x = 205,635,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,635,600/7,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,922.70

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