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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.03 and 15.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.03 and 15.47 is: 34.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.03 : 15.47 = 15.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.03/15.47 = 15.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.03x = 15.47 × 15.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.03x = 239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.28/7.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.03

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