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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,688 and 14,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,688 and 14,368 is: 26,852.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,688 : 14,368 = 14,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,688/14,368 = 14,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,688x = 14,368 × 14,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,688x = 206,439,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,439,424/7,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,852.16

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