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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,009 and 15,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,009 and 15,313 is: 33,455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009 : 15,313 = 15,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009/15,313 = 15,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009x = 15,313 × 15,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009x = 234,487,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,487,969/7,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,455.27

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