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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,010 and 15,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,010 and 15,878 is: 35,964.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010 : 15,878 = 15,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010/15,878 = 15,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010x = 15,878 × 15,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010x = 252,110,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,110,884/7,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,964.46

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