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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,960 and 15,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,960 and 15,147 is: 32,964.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960 : 15,147 = 15,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960/15,147 = 15,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960x = 15,147 × 15,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960x = 229,431,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,431,609/6,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,964.31

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