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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,010 and 15,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,010 and 15,082 is: 32,448.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010 : 15,082 = 15,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010/15,082 = 15,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010x = 15,082 × 15,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010x = 227,466,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,466,724/7,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,448.89

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