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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,928 and 15,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,928 and 15,316 is: 29,588.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,928 : 15,316 = 15,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,928/15,316 = 15,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,928x = 15,316 × 15,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,928x = 234,579,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,579,856/7,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,588.78

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