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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,006 and 15,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,006 and 15,020 is: 32,201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006 : 15,020 = 15,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006/15,020 = 15,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006x = 15,020 × 15,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006x = 225,600,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,600,400/7,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,201.03

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