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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,971 and 15,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,971 and 15,328 is: 33,703.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,971 : 15,328 = 15,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,971/15,328 = 15,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,971x = 15,328 × 15,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,971x = 234,947,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,947,584/6,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,703.57

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