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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,986 and 15,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,986 and 15,088 is: 32,586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,986 : 15,088 = 15,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,986/15,088 = 15,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,986x = 15,088 × 15,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,986x = 227,647,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,647,744/6,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,586.28

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