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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,674 and 15,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,674 and 15,150 is: 29,909.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674 : 15,150 = 15,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674/15,150 = 15,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674x = 15,150 × 15,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674x = 229,522,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,522,500/7,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,909.11

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