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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,004 and 15,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,004 and 15,028 is: 32,244.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004 : 15,028 = 15,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004/15,028 = 15,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004x = 15,028 × 15,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004x = 225,840,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,840,784/7,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,244.54

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